层
layer; floor; tier; repeat
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
overlapping; repeated
Describes stacked or repeated objects or situations.
The area is dotted with overlapping peaks, with extremely beautiful scenery.
New problems keep emerging nonstop, leaving people overwhelmed.
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Overlapping clouds have blocked the sun.
There are repeated setbacks in his life experiences.
The stacked bookshelf is filled with books.
noun
layer; tier; level
Refers to a single level within a stacked or layered structure.
The outer layer of this building is fitted with soundproof glass.
The cloud layers in the sky are very thick, it looks like it is about to rain.
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Each layer of the cake is coated with cream.
His idea has multiple levels of meaning.
The inner layer of the clothing is made of soft fleece.
measure word
layer; floor; item
Has three main usage categories: counting stacked objects, staged matters, and removable surface coatings.
This five-story teaching building has been in use for ten years.
This kind of glass has two layers, with very good heat insulation effect.
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We finally got rid of the last layer of worries.
This plan needs one more level of consideration.
There is a thin layer of dust on the table that needs to be wiped off.
proper noun
surname Ceng
Used as a family name, relatively rare in China.
Mr. Ceng is a new colleague at our company.
I know a teacher with the family name Ceng.
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The Ceng family's genealogy records the history of the family.
Professor Ceng teaches literature at the university.
Grandma Ceng is a warm-hearted person in the community.