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高层
gāocéng
Description
“高层”可以指很高的楼房，也可以指公司或政府里级别很高的人。
"高层" can refer to very tall buildings or to people with high ranks in a company or government.
我们常说“高层建筑”或者“公司高层”。
We often say "高层建筑" (high-rise buildings) or "公司高层" (company executives).
Meanings
高层gāocéng
high-level; senior (leadership or management)
公司高层做了新的决定。
The company executives made a new decision.
高层gāocéng
high-rise; upper floors of a tall building
他家住在这栋楼的高层。
He lives on the upper floor of this building.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high) + 层 (layer/level), literally "high level."
- Nuance
for leadership use, often refers to top decision-makers, contrasting with 基层 (grassroots).
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