据高临下 — “To hold a commanding position”
据高临下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a commanding position”. To be in an advantageous position overlooking others, often implying control or dominance. Literally, “occupy a high position to overlook below”.
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据高临下 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他站在山顶，据高临下地俯瞰整个小镇，景色尽收眼底
Standing on the mountaintop, he commanded a panoramic view of the entire town below, taking in all the scenery.
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What does 据高临下 mean?
据高临下 (jù gāo lín xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a commanding position”.
How do you pronounce 据高临下?
据高临下 is pronounced jù gāo lín xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 据高临下 literally mean?
Literally, 据高临下 means “occupy a high position to overlook below”. It is used to mean “to hold a commanding position”.
What is the Chinese definition of 据高临下?
凭借高处俯控低处，指凭仗优势地位足以控制别人。