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层 (céng): measure word for layer, floor

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 3classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
measure word for layer, floor
Characters
1
Part of speech
classifier
HSK level
HSK 3
Strokes
7
Radical
尸
Structure
半包围结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to pile on top of one another
  • layer
  • stratum
  • floor (of a building)
  • story
  • classifier for layers
  • layer
  • stratum
  • floor
  • story (of a building)
  • classifier for layers, floors, or levels
  • (math.) sheaf

Chinese explanation

  • 量词,用于重叠或累积的东西,如一层楼、两层意思
  • 名词,指重叠事物中的一部分,如层次、表面层
  • 重复地、多次,如层出不穷。

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7 strokes

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Example sentences

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There is a layer of dust on the table.

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The cake has three layers.

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He lives on the second floor.

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There is a layer of dirt on the book.

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The trees on the mountain are layer upon layer.

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There is a layer of dust on the tabletop.

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She lives on the third floor.

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The cake has many layers.

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