No. 7,049 in Chinese
登高
"登高" means "to ascend to a high place" or "to climb up high."
In a sentence
秋日登高望远,景色壮丽。
In autumn, climbing high and looking far, the scenery is magnificent.
登高 here means 'climb high', referring to physically ascending a high place for viewing scenery.
他喜欢登高爬山,享受挑战的乐趣。
He enjoys climbing heights and hiking, enjoying the fun of challenges.
登高 in this sentence implies the act of climbing to higher elevation mountains or places.
登高一呼,众人响应。
To make a high-profile announcement, everyone responded.
登高 metaphorically suggests making a prominent call or action from a position of visibility or importance.
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