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居高臨下 (geoi1 gou1 lam4 haa6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

居高臨下 (geoi1 gou1 lam4 haa6, jū gāo lín xià) — lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom); fig. to occupy a commanding position; to assume a haughty attitude

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beyond HSK

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