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頂

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Mandarin · pinyin dǐng

apex
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

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顶: dǐng · top, summit, peak; to carry on the head

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3 · ding3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

deng2 · ding2

Cantonese word readings for 頂. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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top of the head; crown
top; peak
to carry on the head
to prop up; to support (from below)
to substitute; to replace
to retort; to talk back
to butt; to strike (with the head)
to withstand; to confront
most; exceedingly; best
Classifier for objects with a top, such as hats and palanquins. ⇒ all nouns using this classifier
(Southern Min) Classifier for vehicles. ⇒ all nouns using this classifier
(Southern Min) in front; ahead; above; before; previously
(chiefly Mainland China, Internet slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile; like; upvote
(Cantonese, mildly vulgar) damn!

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