Writing
上层 (shàng céng) — how to say "upper layer" in Chinese
上层
Upper layer
noun
Character composition
上
up
层
layer
Radicals / Keys
尸
Corpse
#44 · shī · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
上层领导
shàng céng lǐng dǎo
top leadership
上层社会
shàng céng shè huì
upper-class society
Examples
这个建筑的上层是办公室。
The upper floor of this building is offices.
上层很干净。
The upper layer is very clean.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "upper layer" in Chinese?
"upper layer" in Chinese is 上层 (shàng céng).
What does 上层 mean in English?
上层 (shàng céng) means "Upper layer".
How is 上层 pronounced?
It is pronounced shàng céng (written as shang ceng, shangceng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "upper layer" in Chinese characters?
It is written 上层: 上 has 3 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 上层?
上层 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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