层 (céng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 层 (céng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 层 (céng) means "layer; floor; story". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 层 stroke by stroke?

层 has 7 strokes. The radical is 尸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 层 and 尻?

层 (céng) and 尻 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 层?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 尸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 层?

Common words containing 层 include: 一层 (yī céng) — one layer; one floor; 楼层 (lóu céng) — floor; story; 云层 (yún céng) — Cloud layer..

How to Write 层

The character 层 (céng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

层 is pronounced céng in Mandarin Chinese. It means layer; floor; story.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 层 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 层

一层 yī céng

one layer; one floor

楼层 lóu céng

floor; story

云层 yún céng

Cloud layer.

Example Sentences

我住在一层。

wǒ zhù zài yī céng

I live on the first floor.

你在哪个楼层？

nǐ zài nǎ ge lóu céng

Which floor are you on?

云层非常厚。

yún céng fēi cháng hòu

The cloud layer is very thick.

Similar Characters

尻 kāo

尼 ní

尽 jǐn

Practice Writing 层 (céng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 层

What does 层 (céng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 层 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 层 and 尻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 层?

What common words use 层?

How to Write 层 (céng)