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層

céng

Description

「層」是一个量词,也表示叠在一起的东西中的一个。

"層" is a measure word and also refers to one of the things stacked together.

我们说楼房有几层,也说社会上有不同的阶层。

We say a building has several 層, and society has different social 層.

Meanings

層céng

floor (of a building); story

我住在第五层。

I live on the fifth floor.

層céng

measure word for layers or coats

墙上刷了一层白漆。

The wall is painted with a coat of white paint.

層céng

layer; stratum; level

这块蛋糕有很多层。

This cake has many layers.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    层 is the standard measure word for floors of a building and for thin coatings or layers.

  • Form

    層 is the traditional form; simplified Chinese writes it 层.

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