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gao1

traditional:
simplified: (same)
Pinyin: gao [1st sound]
Definition: high, tall

We can see the picture of capital gate: upper part is the top of roof, central part is the fort wall and lower part is the foundation and building that has a gate. The  meaning of it referred to "high” or “tall”.

 
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