层级
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Examples
3 of 5我们需要打破公司内部的层级隔阂。
We need to break down the hierarchical barriers within the company.
生物分类有不同的层级，如门、纲、目。
Biological classification has different levels, such as phylum, class, and order.
社会层级的变动影响着每一个人。
Changes in social hierarchy affect everyone.
Word Family
Memory Tip
层 (layer) + 级 (step/rank) = Layers of ranks.
Quick Quiz
这种扁平化的组织结构减少了管理___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 层级
Examples
我们需要打破公司内部的层级隔阂。
businessWe need to break down the hierarchical barriers within the company.
生物分类有不同的层级，如门、纲、目。
academicBiological classification has different levels, such as phylum, class, and order.
社会层级的变动影响着每一个人。
formalChanges in social hierarchy affect everyone.
这件工作涉及多个层级的审批。
formalThis task involves multiple levels of approval.
大家地位平等，没有明显的层级之分。
everydayEveryone is equal; there is no obvious hierarchy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
多层级
multi-level
层级制度
hierarchical system
层级管理
hierarchical management
Often Confused With
级别 (jíbié) is more about the specific 'rank' of an individual, while 层级 (céngjí) refers to the 'system' or 'structure' of ranks.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing sociology, biology, and corporate structures.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simple 'levels' like 'game levels' (use 关卡 or 等级).
Memory Tip
层 (layer) + 级 (step/rank) = Layers of ranks.
Word Origin
From 'layer' and 'rank/grade'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这种扁平化的组织结构减少了管理___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 层级
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