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    Using 楼 (lóu) to mean "building" or "floor"

    Existence & Possession
    Location & Position

    Structure

    Number + 层 + 楼

    Explanation

    楼 (lóu) means "building" or "floor/story" and refers to multi-story structures. It is used both as a standalone noun and in compounds like 大楼 (large building) or 楼上 (upstairs). It frequently appears with the measure word 层 to indicate floor numbers.

    Examples

    • 对面那栋楼是新建的办公楼。

      Duìmiàn nà dòng lóu shì xīn jiàn de bàngōnglóu.

      The building across the street is a newly built office building.

    • 他在楼上等你呢，快上去吧。

      Tā zài lóu shàng děng nǐ ne, kuài shàngqù ba.

      He's waiting for you upstairs; hurry up and go.

    • 这座大楼的设计非常现代。

      Zhè zuò dàlóu de shèjì fēicháng xiàndài.

      The design of this building is very modern.

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