Chinese word

顶楼

Pronunciation

Pinyindǐng lóu

Meaning

  • nountop floor

Example

我家住在顶楼，晚上很安静。wǒ jiā zhù zài dǐng lóu wǎn shàng hěn ān jìng

My family lives on the top floor, and it is very quiet at night.

Illustration for 顶楼 (top floor)

More examples

我们坐电梯直接到顶楼。wǒ men zuò diàn tī zhí jiē dào dǐng lóu

We took the elevator straight to the top floor.

Core concept

The highest usable level inside a multi-storey building, with the uppermost home or unit naturally included in the picture.

Common phrases

  • 住在顶楼zhù zài dǐng lóu

    live on the top floor

  • 顶楼公寓dǐng lóu gōng yù

    top-floor apartment

  • 搬到顶楼bān dào dǐng lóu

    move to the top floor

Similar words

顶层dǐng céng: The uppermost floor or level of a building, sometimes used as a home.
天台tiān tái: A flat rooftop area often used for drying clothes, resting, or other daily activities.
阁楼gé lóu: A small room or storage area fitted into the space under a roof.
屋顶wū dǐng: The outside roof of a building, which shields it from rain and wind.

Definition in Chinese

顶楼 指建筑物中位于最高处、用于居住或其他使用的楼层，也可代指该层的住户或单元。dǐng lóu zhǐ jiàn zhù wù zhōng wèi yú zuì gāo chù yòng yú jū zhù huò qí tā shǐ yòng de lóu céng yě kě dài zhǐ gāi céng de zhù hù huò dān yuán

Word origin

顶 (dǐng, "top") + 楼 (lóu, "building or floor") joins the idea of the highest point with a multi-level building, yielding its highest usable level.

Usage tips

  • In housing conversations, context can make this noun refer to the home or household on the highest level, not only the level itself.

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