- 圭(jade tablet; rectangular jade plaque)
- 寸(inch; palm; hand (measure, control))
A lord receives a jade tablet from the ruler's hand to grant him his fief.
to put a roof (on a building)
This building has already been topped out.
to cap the roof (finishing a building project)
This project has already topped out.
fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc)
to put a roof (on a building)
This building has already been topped out.
to cap the roof (finishing a building project)
This project has already topped out.
fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc)
A lord receives a jade tablet from the ruler's hand to grant him his fief.
The head points like a nail driven straight into the highest part of the body.
A lord receives a jade tablet from the ruler's hand to grant him his fief.
The head points like a nail driven straight into the highest part of the body.
to put a roof (on a building)
to put a roof (on a building)
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The budget for this project has already been capped.
to top off
This building has already had its roof capped.
fig. to reach the highest point (of growth, profit, interest rates)
The budget for this project has already reached its cap.
to stop growing (of plant bud or branch)
This tree has stopped growing and reached its maximum height.
The budget for this project has already been capped.
to top off
This building has already had its roof capped.
fig. to reach the highest point (of growth, profit, interest rates)
The budget for this project has already reached its cap.
to stop growing (of plant bud or branch)
This tree has stopped growing and reached its maximum height.