高挑

gāotiǎo
adjective #23,197

Meanings

  1. 1 tall and slender
  2. 2 slim and tall (of a person's figure)

Examples

Tā shēncái gāotiǎo, shìhé zuò mótè.
She has a tall, slender figure, suitable for modelling.
Nàge gāotiǎo de nǚhái zǒu jìn le jiàoshì.
That tall and slender girl walked into the classroom.

Tips

usage
高挑 specifically describes a person who is both tall and slender — it implies a graceful, elongated physique. It is generally a complimentary term. Do not confuse with 高大 (gāodà, tall and big/burly).

Stroke Order

gāo
tiāo