表层 (biǎo céng) — surface layer; top layer
Definition
Literally 'surface layer' (表 outer/surface + 层 layer), used literally for physical surfaces or figuratively for shallow or apparent aspects of something. Often contrasts with 深层 or 本质 ('essence, deeper level').
noun
surface layertop layer
Measure word · 层
Examples
- 表层。Zhè ge zhuō zi de biǎo céng hěn gān jìng.The surface layer of this table is very clean.
- 表层。Zhè céng biǎo céng hěn báo.This surface layer is very thin.
- 表层。Wǒ men xū yào bǎo hù biǎo céng.We need to protect the surface layer.
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