qīng​gāo

noble; virtuous

Senses

清高 qīng​gāo noble; virtuous

Pure and high-minded; describes someone who is clean-living and holds themselves above the pursuit of fame, wealth, or worldly politics.

清高 qīng​gāo aloof

Distant or self-important; describes someone who acts superior to others or is unwilling to socialize because they think too highly of themselves.

References

antonym 庸俗/庸俗 清高/清高