顶层

頂層

dǐngcéng

noun #11,992

Measure Word

一层顶层 céng

Meanings

1 top floor; top level
2 the top of a building
3 highest level (figuratively)

Characters

top; peak; summit

layer; floor; story

Examples

HSK 3

顶层设计非常重要。

Dǐngcéng shèjì fēicháng zhòngyào.

Top-level design is very important.

HSK 4

他住在大楼的顶层。

Tā zhù zài dàlóu de dǐngcéng.

He lives on the top floor of the building.

Tips

usage

顶层设计 ('top-level design') is a common term in Chinese politics and business, referring to strategic planning from the highest level.

Stroke Order

顶 dǐng

层 céng