Writing
底层 (dǐ céng) — how to say "bottom layer" in Chinese
底层
Bottom layer
noun
Character composition
底
bottom, base
层
layer, floor
Radicals / Keys
尸
Corpse
#44 · shī · 3 strokes
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
Collocations
底层结构
dǐ céng jié gòu
underlying structure
Examples
这个建筑的底层是商店。
The bottom floor of this building is shops.
这是底层。
This is the bottom layer.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "bottom layer" in Chinese?
"bottom layer" in Chinese is 底层 (dǐ céng).
底层 meaning in English
底层 (dǐ céng) means "Bottom layer".
How is 底层 pronounced?
It is pronounced dǐ céng (written as di ceng, diceng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "bottom layer" in Chinese characters?
It is written 底层: 底 has 8 strokes, 层 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 底层?
底层 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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