层级 (céng jí) — (noun) level, tier (in a hierarchy or system); (noun) stratum (formal, used in stratification theory)
Definition
A formal word for 'level' or 'tier' within a hierarchy — systems, organizations, or social strata. Think of it as the structured counterpart to the everyday 等级.
noun
leveltier (in a hierarchy or system)stratum (formal, used in stratification theory)
Examples
- 。Zhè ge gōng sī de guǎn lǐ céng jí hěn qīng xī.The management hierarchy in this company is very clear.
- 层级。Wǒ men de kè chéng fēn wéi liù gè céng jí.Our courses are divided into six levels.
- 层级。Shè huì bù tóng céng jí zhī jiān xū yào gōu tōng.Different strata in society need communication.
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