一层

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yī céng
Meaning: one layer
Example
这栋楼有三层,我住在一层。
yī céng

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一层 (yī céng) meaning in English
céng

一层 refers to a single level or layer, often used in physical or abstract contexts. It can describe a floor in a building, a layer of material, or a level of understanding.

The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 层 (céng) means 'layer' or 'floor.' Together, they form a compound that literally translates to 'one layer,' emphasizing a single, distinct level.

It is commonly used in daily life, such as when describing floors in a building or the layers of an object. In cultural terms, it is also used metaphorically to express a basic or initial stage of something.

💬 Example Sentences

这栋楼有三层,我住在一层。
yī céng
This building has three floors, and I live on the first floor.
蛋糕上有一层奶油。
yī céng
There is a layer of cream on the cake.

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