逆斷層 nì duàn céng

reverse fault (geology)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. reverse fault (geology)
  2. 2. compression fault, where one block pushes over the other at dip of less than 45 degrees

Characters

Character Meaning
逆 nì HSK 6
to go against; to oppose; opposite
斷 duàn
to cut off; to break; to snap
層 céng
floor (of a building); storey; layer