Definition
山顶 (shān dǐng) is the general word for the top of a mountain, used in everyday speech. 高峰 (gāo fēng) emphasizes a high, pointed peak and can also mean 'peak period' (e.g., rush hour). 巅峰 (diān fēng) is more literary and often figurative (the apex of one's career).
noun
hilltopmountain topsummit
Examples
- 山顶。Cóng shān dǐng kěyǐ kàn dào měilì de fēngjǐng.From the hilltop you can see beautiful scenery.
- 山顶。Tāmen zhōngyú pá dào le shān dǐng.They finally climbed to the top of the mountain.
- 山顶。shān dǐng shàng yǒu yí zuò gǔlǎo de jiànzhù.There is an ancient building on the mountain top.
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