tin1 toi4天台
Jyutpingtin1 toi4
Yaletīn tòih
Definition
Rooftop; the open-air flat roof of a building.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the open air, flat area at the top of a building, often used for laundry drying, social gatherings, or simply getting some fresh air. While many modern residential buildings restrict access to the roof for safety or security reasons, it remains a common setting in older walk up buildings or village houses.
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go3個goExamples
Let's go up to the rooftop to have a barbecue tonight.
Do you know where there is a rooftop we can go up to for the view?
Related words
Common phrases
rooftop garden
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 屋頂, which refers more generally to the physical roof structure or covering of a building, whereas 天台 implies a usable, flat space.
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