顶 (dǐng) - top, summit, peak & to carry on the head

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dǐng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 页

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顶 · dǐng

top, summit, peak;

to carry on the head;

to prop up, support;

to take the place of, substitute;

classifier for items with a top (e.

g.

, hats);

to retort, talk back.

top, summit, peakto carry on the headto prop up, support

Usage highlights

mountain peakrooftoptop studentto support, prop upto take the place ofto retort, talk back

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 底— bottom, base
  • 沉— sink, submerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is very high (山顶很高).
  • He is wearing a hat (他戴着一顶帽子).
  • She topped the exam rankings (她考试名列前茅).
  • The pillar supports the roof (柱子顶着屋顶).

Collocations

  • mountain peak(山顶)
  • rooftop(屋顶)
  • top student(顶呱呱的学生)
  • to support, prop up(顶住)
  • to take the place of(顶替)
  • to retort, talk back(顶嘴)

Idioms

  • To take the bull by the horns(顶天立地)
  • To be indomitable(顶天立地)
  • To be extremely angry(怒发冲冠)
  • To be the best, cream of the crop(顶尖人物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the 'top' or 'peak' (顶) symbolizes the highest achievement, authority, or the ultimate point.
  • Used in Buddhist context to refer to the 'crown' or top of the head, associated with spiritual attainment.
  • In traditional architecture, the 'roof' (顶) is a crucial element, often elaborately decorated to signify status.

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