Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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释义

名词

上限，即最大的数量限度。

DEFINITION

Noun

Upper extent, or the maximum quantity.

由来
  • “顶限” 一词为同义并列结构。“顶” 和 “限” 皆指最高的部分或限度。
  • “顶限” 一词一般用于与数字相关的数据，例如金钱、车速、人数等。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “顶限” is a compound word with equivalent synonyms. The terms “顶” and “限” both refer to the maximum, or the limit.
  • The Mandarin term “顶限” is generally used for numerical data, such as monetary amounts, vehicle speed and the number of people.
 
例句
集会人数以 1000 人为顶限，若超过 1000 人，人数不能超过场地容量顶限的 50％，这意味着学校能更灵活地安排周会和大型活动。（《联合早报》， 20/3/2022）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The limit for the number of people attending gatherings is 1,000. If it exceeds 1,000, the number of people cannot exceed 50% of the venue’s capacity limit. This means that the school can arrange weekly assemblies and large-scale events more flexibly. (Lianhe Zaobao, 20/3/2022)
其他地区用语

上限（大陆）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

上限 (Mainland China)

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