层 Stroke Order — How to Write 层
层 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
层 Radical and Character Components
层 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 層; 曾 provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 尸 + 4 more strokes
层 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- céng
Meanings of 层 in Chinese
1
céng层
Refers to layers, strata, or something stacked one upon another.
远处的山峦层层叠叠，景色非常壮观。
The distant mountains are layered one upon another, presenting a magnificent view.
Refers to something happening repeatedly or emerging one after another, often implying an endless or continuous succession.
好点子层出不穷，让大家感到很惊喜。
Good ideas emerge in endless succession, greatly surprising everyone.
level, layer, stratum, floor, or class (in a hierarchical structure)
他成功地进入了公司的管理层
He successfully joined the company's management level.
A classifier used for layers, stories (of buildings), strata, or distinct levels/aspects; also for things that can be peeled or wiped off a surface.
这栋楼有八层。
This building has eight stories.
Common Words and Phrases with 层
1
Report to higher authorities through proper channels, step by step.
项目经理需要将这份报告层报给部门总监。
The project manager needs to submit this report through channels to the department director.
2
To emerge in an endless stream; to appear frequently and without end.
近年来，新的手机应用层出不穷，给人们的生活带来了诸多便利。
In recent years, new mobile applications have been emerging one after another, bringing numerous conveniences to people's lives.
3
Levels or layers, often referring to hierarchy, stages, or depth in a structure or composition.
这本书的故事情节引人入胜，每个章节都展现出不同的情感层次
The plot of this book is captivating, with each chapter revealing different emotional layers.
4
Tier upon tier; layers overlapping.
夕阳西下，层叠的山峦在余晖中显得格外壮丽。
As the sun set, the layered mountains looked exceptionally magnificent in the afterglow.
5
tier upon tier of mountains; layers of peaks
远处的层峰在阳光下显得格外壮丽。
The distant layers of overlapping mountain peaks appeared exceptionally magnificent under the sunlight.
6
Laminar flow is a type of fluid flow characterized by smooth, parallel layers of fluid moving without disruption.
在微流体设备中，控制流体的层流特性对于实现精确的化学反应和分离至关重要。
In microfluidic devices, controlling the laminar flow characteristics of the fluid is crucial for achieving precise chemical reactions and separations.
7
layered peaks or successive mountain ranges
远处的层峦叠嶂，在阳光下呈现出不同的色彩。
The distant overlapping mountain ranges displayed various colors under the sunlight.
8
Stratus: A type of low-level cloud characterized by a uniform gray layer, often covering the entire sky.
今天早晨，天空被低矮的层云覆盖，使得地面光线有些昏暗
This morning, the sky was covered by low stratus clouds, making the light on the ground somewhat dim.
More words with 层
- dǐ底céng层bottom layer, underlying layer
- méi煤céng层A layer of coal found underground.
- yán岩céng层rock stratum, rock layer
- báo薄céng层thin layer, lamina
- biǎo表céng层Surface layer; outer layer.
- dì地céng层stratum, formation
- dié叠céng层Lamination, Layering
- jiē阶céng层class, stratum
- kuàng矿céng层ore bed, mineral seam
- miàn面céng层Surface layer, Surface course
- nèi内céng层inner layer
- shuǐ水céng层Water layer, Water stratum
- tú涂céng层coating, layer
- tǔ土céng层A layer of earth or soil.
- gāo高céng层high-level, senior management
- jiā夹céng层Mezzanine, Interlayer
- yún云céng层cloud layer, cloud cover
- mò抹huī灰céng层Plaster layer, Rendering layer
- shàng上céng层Upper layer, Upper class
- dǐng顶céng层Top floor
Idioms with 层
- céng层céng层jiā加mǎ码Continuously escalate demands or burdens
- céng层céng层shēn深rù入delve into progressively
- céng层cì次fēn分míng明clearly layered and well-structured
- céng层jiàn见dié叠chū出appear in continuous succession
- céng层luán峦dié叠zhàng嶂towering, rugged peaks
- céng层chū出dié迭jiàn见emerge repeatedly
- céng层chū出dié叠jiàn见emerge in an endless stream
- céng层jiàn见cuò错chū出appear frequently and successively
- céng层jiàn见dié迭chū出appear in continuous succession
- céng层lóu楼dié叠xiè榭Tiered buildings and stacked pavilions
- céng层luán峦dié迭zhàng嶂layered mountain ranges and peaks
- céng层shān山dié叠zhàng嶂layered mountains and overlapping peaks
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Open the tool →Questions about 层
What does 层 mean in Chinese?
层 (céng) means “Refers to layers” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 层?
层 is pronounced céng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 层 have?
层 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 层?
层 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 尸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 层?
The radical of 层 is 尸, and 层 is an ideographic compound.
