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阶层
jiēcéng
Description
“阶层”指社会里因为钱、工作或地位不同而分成的一群一群的人。
"阶层" refers to groups of people in society divided by differences in money, jobs, or status.
我们常说“中产阶层”或者“上层阶层”。
We often say "中产阶层" (middle class) or "上层阶层" (upper class).
Meanings
阶层jiēcéng
social class or stratum of people
他来自普通的工人阶层。
He comes from an ordinary working-class background.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
阶 (step/rank) + 层 (layer), literally 'ranked layers' of society.
- Nuance
阶层 is a neutral term for social groups; 阶级 carries stronger political/class-struggle overtones.
In videos
“又不是经理阶层”
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