清高

zì shì qīng gāo

自视清高

think oneself morally superior to others

tā wéi rén qīng gāo shòu rén zūn zhòng

他为人清高，受人尊重。

He is respected for his lofty character.

zuò chū qīng gāo de yàng zi

做出清高的样子

hold oneself aloof

qīng gāo de rén

清高的人

pure and noble person

wǒ bì xū guò qīng gāo de shēng huó

我必须过清高的生活。

I must lead a virtuous life.

qīng gāo de nián qīng rén yě xī wàng néng jìn rù míng qǐ gōng zuò

清高的年轻人也希望能进入名企工作。

High-minded young people also want to work for companies with a decent ethical reputation.