In China, height is measured in meters and centimeters. 一米八 (yī mǐ bā) means 1.80m. People commonly just say the number without the unit: 你多高？我一七五 (I'm 175).
culture
Height is a common topic in Chinese culture, especially in dating contexts. Many dating profiles prominently display 身高, and height requirements in job postings (though declining) have been historically common.
