封顶 fēng dǐng

to cap; to set a maximum; finish a roof

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 32066th word

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to reach the highest point (of growth, profit, interest rates)
  2. 2. fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc)
  3. 3. to top off
  4. 4. to cap the roof (finishing a building project)
  5. 5. to put a roof (on a building)
  6. 6. to stop growing (of plant bud or branch)

Characters

Character Meaning
to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters
top; most; crown of the head