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Gao
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Gao (name) means a common Chinese surname meaning "tall" or "high.". Example: “Gao is among the most common surnames in China.”
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A common Chinese surname meaning "tall" or "high."
"Gao is among the most common surnames in China."
Word forms
Gaos plural
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Etymology
From Mandarin 高 (Gāo).
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What does “Gao” mean?
The word “Gao” means a common Chinese surname meaning "tall" or "high.".
How do you pronounce “Gao”?
“Gao” is pronounced gow (/ɡaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gao” in a sentence?
Here is “Gao” used in a sentence: “Gao is among the most common surnames in China.”
What part of speech is “Gao”?
“Gao” is a name.
Is “Gao” a common word?
“Gao” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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