层 (céng) — how to say "floor" in Chinese

Floor, layer

Radicals / Keys

Corpse

#44 · shī · 3 strokes

Examples

这个蛋糕有很多,每一口味都不一样。

This cake has many layers, and each layer has a different flavor.

我住在三

I live on the third floor.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 层 (céng) — floor, layer

[tseng-] Tango the Penguin loves to waddle through the floors of his icy hotel 层 by 层. He slides down each layer with a joyful squeak, using his flippers 🐧 to navigate through the corridors, making every 层 an adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "floor" in Chinese?

"floor" in Chinese is 层 (céng).

What does 层 mean in English?

层 (céng) means "Floor, layer".

How is 层 pronounced?

It is pronounced céng (written as ceng). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "floor" in Chinese characters?

It is written 层.

What HSK level is 层?

层 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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