顶多 dǐngduō

顶多（dǐngduō）means “顶多: at most, no more than”. 顶多 sets an upper limit — 'the most it could be is…', often implying it isn't much. Formation: 顶多 + 数量 / 动词短语

顶多: at most, no more than

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Formation

顶多 + 数量 / 动词短语

Explanation

顶多 sets an upper limit — 'the most it could be is…', often implying it isn't much. 顶多两天 = two days at most. It can precede a quantity (顶多五个) or a whole clause (顶多迟到十分钟). It downplays: the real amount is at or below this ceiling.

Examples

这点儿活 顶多 两天就能做完。
zhè diǎnr huó dǐngduō liǎng tiān jiù néng zuòwán.
This bit of work can be finished in two days at most.
他 顶多 二十五岁。
tā dǐngduō èrshíwǔ suì.
He's 25 at most.

Note

Sets a ceiling (opposite of 至少 'at least').

FAQ

顶多 — what does it mean and how is it used?

顶多: at most, no more than. 顶多 sets an upper limit — 'the most it could be is…', often implying it isn't much. 顶多两天 = two days at most. It can precede a quantity (顶多五个) or a whole clause (顶多迟到十分钟). It downplays: the real amount is at or below this ceiling.

顶多 — how do you form it?

顶多 + 数量 / 动词短语

顶多 — any usage notes?

Sets a ceiling (opposite of 至少 'at least').

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