Word information
Simplified顶戴
Traditional頂戴
Pinyindǐng dài
Part of speechDictionary
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Character breakdown
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Words with the same characters
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戴dài
surname Dai; to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc); to respect; to bear; to support
顶dǐngapex; crown of the head; top; roof; most; to carry on the head; to push to the top; to go against; to replace; to substitute; to be subjected to (an aerial bombing, hailstorm etc); (slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile; classifier for headwear, hats, veils etc
山顶shāndǐnghilltop
爱戴àidàito love and respect; love and respect
登顶dēngdǐng(lit. and fig.) to get to the top
顶多dǐngduōat most; at best