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The ceiling, rice circle and finger top are so high that they can hardly be surpassed. For example, the singer ceiling is the best singer. If you don't approve, don't use it casually, ceiling = superlative meaning.
After most officials reach a certain level, the promotion space is getting smaller and smaller, thus meeting the "ceiling" of their career at different stages. Officials in this situation are vividly called "ceiling" officials.