Meaning
增高 means to become taller or to increase in height. It can refer to physical growth in people or objects, or metaphorically to raising levels or elevating things. The word combines 增 (to increase) and 高 (tall/high), creating a straightforward compound meaning.
Usage
Commonly used to describe height increases in people (especially children or teenagers), buildings, or water levels. Also appears in commercial contexts related to height-increase products or shoes. Can be used transitively (to raise something) or intransitively (to grow taller). Neutral register, appropriate for both spoken and written contexts.
Examples
- 01这个孩子最近增高了不少。.This child has grown quite a bit taller recently.
- 02他买了一双增高鞋让自己看起来更高。.He bought a pair of elevator shoes to make himself look taller.
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Common collocations
- 增高鞋elevator shoes, height-increasing shoes
- 增高产品height-increase products
- 水位增高water level rises
Antonyms
Origin
Modern compound combining the classical verb 增 (increase) with the basic adjective 高 (tall/high), creating a transparent meaning of 'increase height.'