Word Detail

居高临下
jū gāo lín xià
lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom), fig. to occupy a commanding position, to assume a haughty attitude
HSK 7-9 (v3.0)

Examples

居高临下的位置。
Jūgāolínxià de wèizhì.
A commanding position.
居高临下地看。
Jūgāolínxià de kàn.
Look down from a high position / Condescendingly.