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

HSK 6

赔偿金额封顶一百万。

Péicháng jīn'é fēngdǐng yìbǎiwàn.

The compensation amount is capped at one million.

HSK 7-9

这栋大楼已经封顶了。

Zhè dòng dàlóu yǐjīng fēngdǐng le.

This building has already been topped out.

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