HSK · Level 73
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Chinese word
阶层
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiē céng
Meaning
- nounhierarchy
Example
公司的阶层分工很明确。gōng sī de jiē céng fēn gōng hěn míng què
The company has a very clear hierarchical division of labor.
More examples
阶层意识在年轻人中正在发生变化。jiē céng yì shí zài nián qīng rén zhōng zhèng zài fā shēng biàn huà
Class consciousness is changing among young people.
Core concept
A structure of levels that shows where roles, power, or social position stand in relation to one another.
Common phrases
阶层分工jiē céng fēn gōng
hierarchical division of labor
阶层意识jiē céng yì shí
class consciousness
Similar words
层次céng cì: A degree or stage used to show differences in quality, ability, or development.
层级céng jí: One of the ordered levels that make up an organization's structure.
等级děng jí: A rank assigned according to a person's or thing's status, quality, or performance.
级别jí bié: A recognized official level connected with a position and its duties.
Definition in Chinese
指组织、机构或社会中按职责、权力或地位划分的层次，用来描述分工、指挥链与上下关系。zhǐ zǔ zhī jī gòu huò shè huì zhōng àn zhí zé quán lì huò dì wèi huà fēn de céng cì yòng lái miáo shù fēn gōng zhǐ huī liàn yǔ shàng xià guān xì
Word origin
阶层 (jiēcéng, "hierarchy") combines 阶 (jiē, "step") + 层 (céng, "layer") to picture ordered levels in an organization or society.
Usage tips
- The company example shows that this word is not limited to wealthy and poor groups; it also names levels in an ordinary organization.
Other meanings
- social classnoun
- layernoun
Opposites
- 平等píng děngequalitynoun
- 无阶级社会wú jiē jí shè huìclassless societynoun
Related words
- 阶层意识jiē céng yì shíclass consciousnessnoun
- 阶层分工jiē céng fēn gōnghierarchical division of labornoun