san1 gou1身高
Jyutpingsan1 gou1
Yalesān gōu
Definition
The height of a person.
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How it's used
While 身高 is the standard term for height, it is often used in more formal or descriptive contexts like medical reports or sports profiles. In casual, everyday conversation, people frequently just ask about how tall someone is by using the adjective 高, such as 問佢有幾高.
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Common phrases
height and weight
Common mistake
Avoid using 身高 as a verb. It is strictly a noun, so you cannot say 佢身高咗 to mean he has grown taller; instead, use 佢高咗.
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Grammar guides
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