HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
顶 — peak
- Reading
- dǐng
- Meaning
- peak; summit; top; roof; to carry on the head; to go against; to butt; to substitute; to replace; (a measure word for hats, etc.)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
顶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is dǐng and it means peak; summit; top; roof; to carry on the head; to go against; to butt; to substitute; to replace; (a measure word for hats, etc.). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
顶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 顶 (top, very), 山顶 (mountaintop, peak) and 封顶 ().
Chinese words containing 顶
Frequently asked questions
What does 顶 mean in Chinese?
顶 means peak; summit; top; roof; to carry on the head; to go against; to butt; to substitute; to replace; (a measure word for hats, etc.) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 顶 read?
顶 is read dǐng. Reading it inside real words — 顶 and 山顶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 顶 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 顶 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 顶 in a word?
A common word containing 顶 is 顶 (dǐng) — "top, very". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 顶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 顶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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