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上层

shàng céng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • upper layer

Definition

指等级或层次较高的部分，也指社会地位较高的阶层。

The upper level or layer; also refers to the higher social class.

Usage

可用于具体事物（如建筑、结构）或抽象概念（如社会阶层、组织层级）。

Can be used for concrete things (like buildings, structures) or abstract concepts (like social classes, organizational levels).

Examples

  • 1 这栋楼的上层是办公室，下层是商店。 (The upper floors of this building are offices, the lower floors are shops.)
  • 2 在社会上层，人们享有更多的资源和机会。 (In the upper class of society, people enjoy more resources and opportunities.)
  • 3 公司的上层决策者需要制定长期战略。 (The upper management of the company needs to formulate long-term strategies.)
  • 4 蛋糕的上层铺满了奶油和水果。 (The upper layer of the cake is covered with cream and fruit.)
  • 5 这本书的上层书架够不着，需要梯子。 (The upper shelf of this bookcase is out of reach and requires a ladder.)

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