表层 (biǎo céng) — surface layer; top layer

Définition

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

Classificateur · 层

Exemples

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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