高人

gāorén

noun #37,804

Measure Word

一位高人 wèi

Meanings

1 a master; an expert of unusual skill
2 a person of lofty character; a recluse sage

Characters

tall; lofty; high

Examples

这位老师傅是真正的高人。

Zhè wèi lǎo shīfu shì zhēnzhèng de gāorén.

This old master is a true expert.

山中常有高人隐居。

Shān zhōng cháng yǒu gāorén yǐnjū.

Lofty hermits often live secluded in the mountains.

请高人指点一下。

Qǐng gāorén zhǐdiǎn yíxià.

Please ask an expert for guidance.

Tips

culture

高人 carries a touch of admiration and mystique — not just 'expert' (专家 zhuānjiā) but someone whose skill seems beyond ordinary. The classical sense is the Daoist recluse-sage living above worldly affairs; in modern slang you'll see 民间高人 ('hidden master from among the people') for an unexpected genius online or in a niche craft.

Stroke Order

高 gāo

人 rén