颠
top of sth; jolt; same as 癫
Meanings
6 senses · 16 examplesnoun
top of the head
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, e.g., the compound 华颠 refers to streaked hair on the top of the head.
Ancient poems often use hua dian to describe old age.
Hua dian is a common imagery in literary works.
noun
top of a tall upright object
neutralUsed for natural or man-made tall structures.
We climbed to the top of the mountain and saw the spectacular sea of clouds.
A signal receiver was installed on the top of this tower.
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The flag on the top of the tower flutters in the wind.
He stood on the top of the roof to repair the antenna.
A beautiful bird perched on the top of the tree.
verb
jolt; bump
neutralUsed to describe uneven road surfaces making a vehicle shake violently.
This mountain road is uneven, so the car jolts violently.
Taking a long-distance coach can easily make you sore and achy from the jolting.
verb
overturn; collapse
formalUsed for things falling over or being turned upside down, also used in the fixed phrase 颠扑不破.
The strong wind overturned the roadside billboard.
This truth is unbreakable and will never become outdated.
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He accidentally knocked over the water cup on the table.
verb
run around hurriedly
dialectUsed in northern Chinese dialects, often in reduplicated form 跑跑颠颠.
He ran hurriedly to catch the bus.
The children ran around playing in the park.
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The waiters ran around busily in the restaurant.
adjective
same as 癫; mentally ill
literaryA variant usage of 癫, referring to severe mental illness or insanity.
Old novels often write about crazy villains.