Definition
层次 (céng cì) refers to a level or tier in a hierarchy (e.g., social level) or the arrangement/organization of ideas (e.g., in writing). Unlike 地位 (dì wèi) and 待遇 (dài yù), which focus on social position or treatment, 层次 emphasizes the gradation or structure itself. For ideas, 层次 is about clear organization, while 条理 (tiáo lǐ) stresses logical order and methodical clarity.
noun
levellayertier (in a hierarchy or structure)arrangementorganization (of ideas, content)standingquality (of a person's character or taste)
Examples
- 层次，。Shèhuì céng cì bùtóng de rén, xiǎngfǎ yě huì bùtóng.People at different social levels have different ways of thinking.
- 层次，。Zhè piān lùnwén de céng cì hěn qīngchu, dú qǐlai hěn shūfu.The organization of this paper is very clear; it reads smoothly.
- 层次，。Tā shuōhuà hěn yǒu céng cì, yí kàn jiù shì yǒu wénhuà de rén.He speaks with great refinement — you can tell he's an educated person.
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