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Definition
Height, build, or stature of a person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person's physical stature rather than their general size or build. While widely understood, it is less common in casual daily speech than simply using 高 or 矮 with a person as the subject. It often appears in descriptions of appearance or when comparing physical traits.
Examples
He is very tall, looks like he plays basketball.
You are so short, how are you going to reach the things up there?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation for size in general, but it is strictly limited to human height. Use 大細 or 尺寸 for objects instead.
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