deng2 lau4頂樓顶楼
Jyutpingdeng2 lau4
Yaledéng làuh
Definition
The top floor of a building, excluding the rooftop.
colloquialplaceshome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the highest residential level of a building, excluding the rooftop or any utility structures above it. It is frequently associated with higher property values due to better views and less noise from upstairs neighbors. In older walk up buildings, it is sometimes colloquially referred to as the top level before the roof access.
Measure word
cang4層chànghExamples
They live on the top floor, the view is very open.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 天台, which refers specifically to the rooftop area itself rather than the living space on the highest floor.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
