Definition
夹层 refers to an intermediate layer or a space between two surfaces. It can mean a false bottom in a container, a hidden compartment for storage (often in luggage or footwear), or an architectural mezzanine—an intermediate floor between main floors in a building.
n.
false bottomdouble layer (in a container)secret compartmenthidden storage spacemezzanine (architecture)
Examples
- 夹层，。Zhège xínglǐxiāng yǒu yí gè jiā céng, kěyǐ cáng guìzhòng wùpǐn.This suitcase has a false bottom, where you can hide valuables.
- 夹层。Tā zài xiédiàn xià shèjì le yí gè jiā céng yòng lái fàng qián.He designed a secret compartment under the insole to put money in.
- 夹层，。Nà dòng lǎo fángzi de èr lóu yǒu yí gè jiā céng, xiànzài shì bàngōngshì.That old house has a mezzanine on the second floor, which is now an office.
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