表层

表層
biǎocéng
noun #20,319

Measure Word

表层 céng

Meanings

  1. 1 surface layer
  2. 2 outer layer
  3. 3 superficial level

Examples

Tǔrǎng biǎocéng hányǒu fēngfù de yǒujīwù.
The surface layer of soil is rich in organic matter.
Bùyào zhǐ tíngliú zài wèntí de biǎocéng, yào shēnrù fēnxī.
Don't just stay at the surface level of the problem — analyze deeply.

Tips

usage
表层 is used both literally (surface of soil, skin, water) and figuratively (surface level of a problem or issue). Contrast with 深层 (deep layer) — they often appear as an antonym pair.

Stroke Order

biǎo
céng