顶 (dǐng): top

Meanings

Combines 丁 (nail/top) with 页 (head) — the very top of the head.

Tā mǎi le yī dǐng xīn màozi.

He bought a new hat.

Wǒmen zhōngyú pá dào le shāndǐng.

We finally climbed to the top of the mountain.

Tā dǐng zhe dà yǔ pǎo huí jiā.

He ran home braving the heavy rain.

usage

As a classifier, 顶 is specifically used for hats, tents, and mosquito nets — things that go above your head.

grammar

Common compounds: 山顶 (mountain top), 顶部 (top part), 屋顶 (roof), 顶多 (at most).

顶 dǐng