gāo​tán

high altar

gāo​tán high altar

  1. gāo adjective
    high
    high; tall; above average in height, level, or degree
  2. tán nounproper noun
    altar
    a raised platform or pedestal built from stone or earth, used in ancient times for religious sacrifices, swearing-in ceremonies, or military appointments; now also used for large celebrations or monuments

gāo​tán golf circles

  1. abbreviation of 高尔夫 高爾夫 gāo'ěr​fū
    golf
    (loanword) the sport of golf; a golf ball
  2. circles
    (bound form) the world or specific sphere of a particular activity, profession, or group, such as the literary world, the sports world, or political circles