계층화
Stratification; the process of dividing something into different layers or levels, especially social classes or categories.
Examples
3 of 5교육 격차는 사회 계층화를 고착시키는 원인이 된다.
Educational disparity is a cause that solidifies social stratification.
조직 내의 계층화는 의사소통을 방해할 수 있습니다.
Stratification within an organization can hinder communication.
소득 수준에 따른 고객 계층화 전략이 필요하다.
A customer stratification strategy based on income levels is needed.
Word Family
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
교육 격차는 사회 계층화를 고착시키는 원인이 된다.
academicEducational disparity is a cause that solidifies social stratification.
조직 내의 계층화는 의사소통을 방해할 수 있습니다.
formalStratification within an organization can hinder communication.
소득 수준에 따른 고객 계층화 전략이 필요하다.
businessA customer stratification strategy based on income levels is needed.
우리 사회가 너무 계층화되는 것 같아 걱정이야.
informalI'm worried that our society seems to be becoming too stratified.
데이터의 계층화를 통해 정보를 더 쉽게 분석할 수 있다.
everydayInformation can be analyzed more easily through the stratification of data.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
계층화된 사회
stratified society
신분 계층화
status stratification
소득 계층화
income stratification
Often Confused With
서열화 specifically emphasizes a vertical ranking (1st, 2nd, etc.), while 계층화 refers more broadly to dividing into layers or groups.
Usage Notes
A key term in sociology reading passages and Task 2 essays regarding social issues.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simple grouping; it usually implies a hierarchy or levels of inequality.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gye-cheung' (floor/layer) and 'Hwa' (become) - becoming layers.
Word Origin
From Hanja 階 (stair), 層 (layer), and 化 (become).
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Vocabulary
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저출산
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인구통계
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불균형
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산물
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조화롭다
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양립
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계층
B2A social stratum or class divided by income, occupation, or education level. It is used to describe the hierarchical structure of a society.
규범
B2A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.
치우치다
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영위하다
B2To lead or maintain a life, a business, or an activity over a period of time.
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