封顶

封頂

fēngdǐng

verb HSK 7-9 #31,886

Meanings

1 to cap (at a maximum); to put a ceiling on
2 to top out (a building under construction)

Characters

to seal; to close

top; peak; roof

Literally 'seal the top' — originally meant placing the final roof on a building, now also means setting an upper limit.

Examples

这栋大楼已经封顶了。

Zhè dòng dàlóu yǐjīng fēngdǐng le.

This building has already been topped out.

赔偿金额封顶一百万。

Péichángjīn'é fēngdǐng yìbǎiwàn.

The compensation amount is capped at one million.

Tips

usage

封顶 has two distinct meanings: in construction, it means the building's structure has reached its final height (a milestone celebrated with a ceremony). In business/finance, it means setting a maximum limit on a price or amount.

Stroke Order

封 fēng

顶 dǐng