顶多 (dǐng duō) — at most, at best
Definition
Sets a maximum upper limit ('at most / at best'), the opposite of 至少 ('at least'). Often implies a conservative, worst-case estimate.
adverb
at mostat best
Examples
- 顶多。Tā dǐng duō néng bèi yì bǎi gè dān cí.He can memorize at most one hundred words.
- 顶多，。Zhè ge píng guǒ dǐng duō liǎng kuài qián, hěn pián yi.This apple is at most two yuan, very cheap.
- 顶多，。Wǒ dǐng duō děng wǔ fēn zhōng, rán hòu jiù zǒu.I'll wait at most five minutes, then I'll leave.
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