层次
céngcì
The English phrase hair layers is translated into Chinese as 层次 (céngcì).
层次 refers to a haircut technique where hair is cut at different lengths to create a tiered effect. If you want to express the action of cutting hair in layers, you can use the verb 剪 (jiǎn – to cut) followed by 层次 to say 剪出层次 (to cut layers). When describing a hairstyle that looks good because of its layered effect, speakers often use the phrase 有层次感 (yǒu céngcì gǎn), meaning 'to have a sense of layering'.
How do you pronounce it?
céngcì
Did you know?
- The term 层次 can describe the way flavors unfold in a complex dish or a fine wine, referring to the sequence of tastes experienced.
- In a Chinese corporate setting, if someone is described as having 'high 层次', it refers to their social status, education or professional level.
- In Chinese makeup and fashion, 层次感 is used to describe the depth of a look, such as using multiple shades of eyeshadow to avoid a 'flat' appearance.
Examples in context
- 我正在考虑尝试一个分层发型。I'm considering trying a layered hairstyle.
- 这个发型的层次感很好。Zhège fàxíng de céngcì gǎn hěn hǎo.This hairstyle has great layering.
- 我不想要太多层次。Wǒ bù xiǎng yào tài duō céngcì.I don't want too many layers.
Example conversation
At a hair salon, a woman is discussing her haircut with a male stylist.
- 梓涵 Zihan帮我剪一下，要有很多层次。Bāng wǒ jiǎn yīxià, yào yǒu hěnduō céngcì.Please cut it for me, I want a lot of layers.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，我会为你剪出层次感。Hǎo de, wǒ huì wèi nǐ jiǎn chū céngcì gǎn.Okay, I will create some layers for you.
- 梓涵 Zihan这样看起来会更有型吗？Zhèyàng kàn qǐlái huì gèng yǒu xíng ma?Will it look more stylish this way?
- 俊杰 Junjie是的，层次会让头发更灵动。Shì de, céngcì huì ràng tóufǎ gèng língdòng.Yes, layers will make the hair look more dynamic.
