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天花板
tiānhuābǎn
Description
天花板就是房间最上面的那个面，头顶上的地方。
The 天花板 is the uppermost surface of a room, the area above your head.
现在很多人也用它来说一个东西最好、最高的水平。
Nowadays, many people also use it to refer to the best or highest level of something.
Meanings
天花板tiānhuābǎn
ceiling of a room
房间的天花板很高。
The room's ceiling is very high.
天花板tiānhuābǎn
the highest level or best example (slang)
他的唱歌是这个比赛的天花板。
His singing is the top level in this competition.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (sky) + 花 (flower/decoration) + 板 (board), literally a decorated overhead board.
- Nuance
the 'peak/best' sense is popular modern internet slang, often praising something.
In videos
“地面这是地面地面和天花板”
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