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层
céng
Description
“层”常用来数楼房的高度，比如一座楼有几层。
"层" is commonly used to count the height of buildings, such as how many floors a building has.
它也可以指一层一层的东西，像一层雪或一层纸。
It can also refer to things that are layered, like a layer of snow or a sheet of paper.
Meanings
层céng
floor or story of a building
我家住在五层。
My home is on the fifth floor.
层céng
measure word for layers or levels
桌子上有一层灰。
There is a layer of dust on the table.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a measure word 层 counts flat layers (dust, paint) and building floors.
- Etymology
originally meant a multi-story building; now generalized to any layer or tier.
In videos
“然后我现在住的这个是16层挺高的”
“这里这条时间轴有四十二个音频层”
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