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climax

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gao1chao2 gāocháo

Meaning


Primary

climax

Alternatives

high tide

Mnemonic


The 高潮 climax of a play is when the figurative 潮 tide of emotion reaches its 高 tallest point.

Usage


小说 的 高潮 部分 很 感人。

The climax of the novel is very touching.

那 个 进球 是 比赛 的 高潮。

That goal was the climax of the match.

故事 达到 高潮。

The story reached its climax.