层【céng】
HSK 2
- to pile on top of one another
- layer; stratum
- floor (of a building); story
- (math.) sheaf
- classifier for layers
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to pile on top of one another
- layer; stratum
- floor (of a building); story
- (math.) sheaf
- classifier for layers
This meaning is used to describe the action of stacking or piling things on top of each other.
These books are stacked layer upon layer on the bookshelf.
They stack the bricks layer by layer.
This meaning is used to represent a particular level of a structure or system.
The atmosphere is divided into different layers.
This meaning is used to refer to a level of a building where people live or work.
In a mathematical context, this meaning refers to a sheaf, which is a specific mathematical structure.
This meaning is used as a measure word for counting layers or strata of things.