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层次

層次
céngcì
noun HSK 5 #8,718

Meanings

  1. 1 layer; level; hierarchy
  2. 2 depth; quality (of thought, writing)

Characters

层
céng
layer; floor; level
次
cì
order; sequence
Layers in order — hierarchical levels.

Examples

这篇文章的层次很分明。
Zhè piān wénzhāng de céngcì hěn fēnmíng.
The structure of this article is very clear.
我们要提高管理的层次。
Wǒmen yào tígāo guǎnlǐ de céngcì.
We need to raise the level of management.
社会各层次的人都参与了。
Shèhuì gè céngcì de rén dōu cānyù le.
People from all levels of society participated.

Tips

usage
层次分明 means 'well-structured' or 'clearly layered' — a compliment for writing, thinking, or organization.

Stroke Order

层 céng
次 cì