B2 noun Neutral

계층화

[kjɛtɕʰɯŋhwa]

Stratification; the process of dividing something into different layers or levels, especially social classes or categories.

Examples

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교육 격차는 사회 계층화를 고착시키는 원인이 된다.

Educational disparity is a cause that solidifies social stratification.

2

조직 내의 계층화는 의사소통을 방해할 수 있습니다.

Stratification within an organization can hinder communication.

3

소득 수준에 따른 고객 계층화 전략이 필요하다.

A customer stratification strategy based on income levels is needed.

Word Family

Noun
계층화
Verb
계층화하다
Adjective
계층화된
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gye-cheung' (floor/layer) and 'Hwa' (become) - becoming layers.

Quick Quiz

정보의 ___는 복잡한 데이터를 체계적으로 관리하는 데 도움을 준다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 계층화

Examples

1

교육 격차는 사회 계층화를 고착시키는 원인이 된다.

academic

Educational disparity is a cause that solidifies social stratification.

2

조직 내의 계층화는 의사소통을 방해할 수 있습니다.

formal

Stratification within an organization can hinder communication.

3

소득 수준에 따른 고객 계층화 전략이 필요하다.

business

A customer stratification strategy based on income levels is needed.

4

우리 사회가 너무 계층화되는 것 같아 걱정이야.

informal

I'm worried that our society seems to be becoming too stratified.

5

데이터의 계층화를 통해 정보를 더 쉽게 분석할 수 있다.

everyday

Information can be analyzed more easily through the stratification of data.

Word Family

Noun
계층화
Verb
계층화하다
Adjective
계층화된

Common Collocations

사회 계층화 social stratification
계층화 현상 stratification phenomenon
계층화가 심화되다 stratification deepens
계층화 전략 stratification strategy
조직의 계층화 stratification of an organization

Common Phrases

계층화된 사회

stratified society

신분 계층화

status stratification

소득 계층화

income stratification

Often Confused With

계층화 vs 서열화

서열화 specifically emphasizes a vertical ranking (1st, 2nd, etc.), while 계층화 refers more broadly to dividing into layers or groups.

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Usage Notes

A key term in sociology reading passages and Task 2 essays regarding social issues.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it for simple grouping; it usually implies a hierarchy or levels of inequality.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gye-cheung' (floor/layer) and 'Hwa' (become) - becoming layers.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 階 (stair), 層 (layer), and 化 (become).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + 계층화
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Cultural Context

Often discussed in Korea in relation to the 'Gold Spoon/Dirt Spoon' social mobility debate.

Quick Quiz

정보의 ___는 복잡한 데이터를 체계적으로 관리하는 데 도움을 준다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 계층화

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