Definition
等级 (děng jí) is a general noun for hierarchical rank, level, grade, or status. It is broader than 级别 (jí bié), which specifically refers to official/formal rankings (e.g., military, civil service grades), and 档次 (dàng cì), which indicates quality tiers (e.g., product grades). 级 (jí) is often a classifier for sequential steps (e.g., 一级).
noun
graderanklevelstatus
Easily confused
- 登记dēng jìsound-aliketo register (one's name or information)
- 登机dēng jīsound-aliketo board a plane
Examples
- 等级。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn shì wǔ xīng děng jí de.This hotel is a five-star grade hotel.
- 等级。Gōngsī lǐ bùtóng de děng jí yǒu bùtóng de gōngzī.Different levels in the company have different salaries.
- 等级，。Tā de shèhuì děng jí hěn gāo, dàn wéirén hěn qiānxū.His social status is very high, but he is very humble.
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