- 高空作业 gāokōngzuòyè working at heightsworking or performing operations high above the ground; often refers to construction or maintenance of skyscrapers, bridges, and power lines
- 高空弹跳 gāokōngtántiào bungee jumping(Taiwan) bungee jumping; an extreme sport where participants jump from a height with a long elastic cord attached to the body or ankles
- 高空病 gāokōngbìng altitude sicknessCondition caused by a lack of oxygen when flying or staying at high altitudes; aeroembolism
- 高空跳伞 gāokōngtiàosǎn skydivingAn extreme sport where a person jumps from an airplane or other aircraft at a high altitude and uses a parachute to slow their descent; specifically refers to high-altitude jumps often requiring oxygen equipment.
- 打高空 dǎgāokōng to talk bigTo engage in tall talk, boast, or speak empty words; to embellish narrative or rumors
- 高空跳伞运动 gāokōngtiàosǎnyùndòng skydivingthe sport of skydiving or parachuting from a high altitude
- 高空俱乐部 gāokōngjùlèbù Mile High ClubThe Mile High Club, referring to people who have had sexual intercourse while on board a flying aircraft