Chinese edit

 
go against; most; peak
go against; most; peak; top; to replace; to substitute; a measure word (use with "hat")
frame; rule
trad. (頂格)
simp. (顶格)
 
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Noun edit

頂格

  1. paper-made ceiling
  2. the Chinese language practice of commencing writing at the leftmost position (or uppermost position in vertical writing) without blank spaces
  3. (grammar) superessive case

Adjective edit

頂格

  1. (Mainland China) maximum (especially in relation to penalty or punishment)
    頂格處罰顶格处罚  ―  dǐnggé chùfá  ―  maximum punishment (imposed)