上级 (shàng jí) — superior; higher authority
Definition
上级 refers specifically to people above you in an organization — higher-level authorities you report to or need approval from. Of the listed siblings, 上司 is your direct boss; 下属 is your subordinate.
noun
superiorhigher authority
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 上级。Wǒ de shàng jí shì yí wèi hěn yán gé de rén.My superior is a very strict person.
- 。Nǐ yīng gāi xiān gēn shàng jí shāng liáng yí xià.You should discuss it with your superior first.
- 上级。Zhè ge jué dìng bì xū jīng guò shàng jí de tóng yì.This decision must have the approval of the higher authority.
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