屋顶
wū dǐng
The English word "rooftop" is translated into Chinese as 屋顶 (wū dǐng).
屋顶 refers to the top surface of a roof. You can use 屋顶露台 to specifically refer to a rooftop terrace.
Meaning: top surface of a roof (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
屋顶 is a compound of two parts: 屋 (wū), meaning house and 顶 (dǐng), meaning top or summit.
Which one should you use?
While 屋顶 refers to a roof, the term 楼顶 is used specifically to mean the top of a building. Additionally, 房顶 is a common synonym for 屋顶 used to mean a roof.
How do you pronounce it?
wū dǐng
Did you know?
- In Chinese architecture, the 'rooftop' often features curved lines, a style called 飞檐 (fēi yán) or 'flying eaves', which makes the roof look like it is taking flight.
- In traditional Chinese architecture, the 'rooftop' was not just a cover but a social status symbol. The number of ridges and the specific curves of the 屋顶 indicated the rank of the inhabitant.
- The character 顶 (dǐng) is found in the phrase 顶天立地 (dǐng tiān lì dì), which describes a person of great character who 'supports the sky and stands on the earth'.
Examples in context
- 这座建筑的屋顶可以欣赏到城市的美景。The rooftop of this building offers a beautiful view of the city.
- 我们的办公室位于大楼的顶楼。Our office is located on the rooftop of the building.
- 我喜欢在天台上晒太阳。I enjoy sunbathing on the rooftop.
- 他们的公寓楼有一个漂亮的屋顶花园。Their apartment building has a beautiful rooftop garden.
- 屋顶上有一堆旧报纸。Wūdǐng shàng yǒu yī duī jiù bàozhǐ.There is a pile of old newspapers on the rooftop.
- 由于暴雨，屋顶漏水了。Yóuyú bàoyǔ, wūdǐng lòushuǐ le.Because of the heavy rain, the rooftop is leaking.
- 他们正在屋顶上看星星。Tāmen zhèngzài wūdǐng shàng kàn xīngxing.They are looking at the stars on the rooftop.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to watch the sunset.
- 俊杰 Junjie梓涵，我们要去屋顶吗？Zǐhán, wǒmen yào qù wūdǐng ma?Zihan, do we want to go to the rooftop?
- 梓涵 Zihan好啊，那里风景很好。Hǎo a, nàlǐ fēngjǐng hěn hǎo.Sure, the scenery is great there.
- 俊杰 Junjie我带了一些饮料。Wǒ dài le yìxiē yǐnliào.I brought some drinks.
- 梓涵 Zihan太棒了，快走吧！Tài bàng le, kuài zǒu ba!Awesome, let's go!
