高处不胜寒 gāochùbùshènghán it is lonely at the top Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 高处 高處 gāochù high place high place; elevation不胜 不勝 bùshēng to be unable to bear to be unable to endure or stand something; to be overwhelmed by a feeling or burden寒 hán noun cold (bound form) cold; chilly