断层

斷層

duàncéng

noun #12,125

Measure Word

一个断层 gè

Meanings

1 fault (geology)
2 (figuratively) gap; rupture; disconnect
3 (tomography) cross-sectional

Characters

to break; to sever

Examples

这个地区有一条活跃的断层。

Zhège dìqū yǒu yì tiáo huóyuè de duàncéng.

There is an active fault line in this area.

人才断层是企业面临的大问题。

Réncái duàncéng shì qǐyè miànlín de dà wèntí.

A talent gap is a major problem facing businesses.

Tips

usage

Beyond geology, 断层 is commonly used figuratively: 人才断层 (talent gap), 文化断层 (cultural disconnect), 技术断层 (technology gap).

Stroke Order

断 duàn

层 céng