层层 (céng céng) — layer upon layer; in layers; at multiple levels (literal or figurative)
Definition
Reduplicated bound form meaning 'layer upon layer' — physical stacks (mist, hills) or figurative levels (checks, analysis). Always attaches before a verb or noun to intensify.
bound form
layer upon layerin layersat multiple levels (literal or figurative)
Examples
- 层层，。Shān shàng céng céng yún wù, jǐng sè hěn měi.The mountain was covered in layers of mist; the scenery was beautiful.
- 层层。Zhè ge wèn tí xū yào céng céng fēn xī cái néng jiě jué.This problem requires analysis layer by layer to be solved.
- 层层，。Gōng sī de ān quán cuò shī céng céng bǎ guān, fēi cháng yán gé.The company's security measures are checked at every level — very strict.
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