Definition
阶层 (jiē céng) refers to a social stratum or class, often based on income, education, or occupation. It is more neutral and sociological than 阶级 (jiē jí), which carries political/economic connotations (e.g., class struggle). Unlike 等级 (děng jí), which means rank or grade in any hierarchy, 阶层 is specific to social stratification.
noun
social classstratum
Examples
- 阶层。Shèhuì zhōng bùtóng de jiē céng yǒu zhe bùtóng de shēnghuó fāngshì.Different social classes in society have different lifestyles.
- 阶层。Tā tōngguò nǔlì jìnrù le gèng gāo de jiē céng.He entered a higher social class through hard work.
- 阶层。Shōurù shuǐpíng shì huàfēn jiē céng de yí gè zhòngyào biāozhǔn.Income level is an important criterion for dividing social classes.
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