居高臨下

居高临下
jūgāolínxià
  1. lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom)
  2. fig. to occupy a commanding position
  3. to assume a haughty attitude

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 居 jū
  1. to reside
  2. to be (in a certain position)
  3. to store up
  4. to be at a standstill
  5. residence
  6. house
  7. restaurant
  8. classifier for bedrooms
2 高 gāo
  1. high
  2. tall
  3. above average
  4. loud
  5. your (honorific)
3 臨 lín
  1. to face
  2. to overlook
  3. to arrive
  4. to be (just) about to
  5. just before
4 下 xià
  1. down
  2. downwards
  3. below
  4. lower
  5. later
  6. next (week etc)
  7. second (of two parts)
  8. to decline
  9. to go down
  10. to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc)
  11. measure word to show the frequency of an action