Definition
层级 refers to hierarchical levels or tiers in an ordered system — broader in scope than the English 'stratum', which often implies social or geological layers. You can use it for organizational ranks, academic levels, technical hierarchies, or any sequence of tiers.
noun
leveltier (in a hierarchy or system)stratum (formal, used in stratification theory)
Examples
- 。Zhège gōngsī de guǎnlǐ céng jí hěn qīngxī.The management hierarchy in this company is very clear.
- 层级。Wǒmen de kèchéng fēnwéi liù ge céng jí.Our courses are divided into six levels.
- 层级。Shèhuì bùtóng céng jí zhījiān xūyào gōutōng.Different strata in society need communication.
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