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March 24, 2026
等级(等級)děngjí(deng3ji2)
等级 (deng3 ji2) refers to a grade, rank, or status that indicates a level of quality or position within a hierarchy. It is commonly used in educational settings to denote academic levels, as well as in professional contexts to describe job rankings or hierarchical structures.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 等级 is significant in many aspects, including education, where students are often ranked based on performance, which can influence their future opportunities. This reflects the importance placed on meritocracy in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of '等' (deng3) as a group of people waiting in line (like 'waiting' means 'to be at a certain level'), and '级' (ji2) as a step on a staircase. Together, they represent the concept of 'levels' or 'grades' in a hierarchy.
Meanings of 等级
děngjí(deng3ji2)
1grade
2rank
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About 等级
等级Simplified
等級Traditional
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区别词distinguishing word (dist.)Part of Speech
#7506Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 等级
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级别 (jíbié) — use 等级 when referring specifically to grades or levels in education; use 级别 for broader categories of rank or status.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '等' (deng3) as a group of people waiting in line (like 'waiting' means 'to be at a certain level'), and '级' (ji2) as a step on a staircase. Together, they represent the concept of 'levels' or 'grades' in a hierarchy.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 等级, as it can be both formal and informal. Common collocations include '等级制度' (deng3 ji2 zhi4 du) meaning 'ranking system' and '等级评定' (deng3 ji2 ping2 ding4) meaning 'grade assessment'. Avoid confusing it with '级别' (ji2 bie2), which also means level but is often used in military or organizational contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 等级 can be linked with other advanced vocabulary that discusses concepts of evaluation, comparison, and classification. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to describe various levels within a specific context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 等级 is significant in many aspects, including education, where students are often ranked based on performance, which can influence their future opportunities. This reflects the importance placed on meritocracy in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 等级 with 级别, thinking they are interchangeable, but they have different usages. For example, saying '他的级别很高' (His grade is very high) is incorrect when referring to academic performance; it should be '他的等级很高'.
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Grammar Patterns of 等级
等级 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
牛奶分____出售.
The milk is sold in grades.
Example Sentences for 等级 (7)
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1
牛奶分等级出售.
niú nǎi fēn děng jí chū shòu.
The milk is sold in grades.
2
牛奶是分等级出售的.
niú nǎi shì fēn děng jí chū shòu de.
Milk is sold in grades.
3
防尘口罩根据它们的防护效果分等级。
fáng chén kǒu zhào gēn jù tā mén de fáng hù xiào guǒ fēn děng jí。
Dust masks are graded according to the protection they offer.
4
降低了东、西两个地精商店门口的怪物等级.
jiàng dī le dōng、 、 xī liǎng gè dì jīng shāng diàn mén kǒu de guài wù děng.
Reduced the creep level on the East and West Goblin creep camps.
5
她的表演在这次比赛中等级不算高.
tā de biǎo yǎn zài zhè cì bǐ sài zhōng děng jí bù suàn gāo.
Her performance didn't rate high in the competition.
6
县内高等级公路平坦宽阔, 四通八达.
xiàn nèi gāo děng jí gōng lù píng tǎn kuān kuò, , sì tōng bā.
High grade highways are smooth and wide, and extend in all directions.
7
等级系统中的基本单位是群丛.
děng jí xì tǒng zhōng de jī běn dān wèi shì qún cóng.
The fundamental unit of the hierarchy is the association.
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The milk is sold in grades.
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Cultural Notes for 等级
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 等级 is significant in many aspects, including education, where students are often ranked based on performance, which can influence their future opportunities. This reflects the importance placed on meritocracy in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 等级
You can say '这所学校的学生的等级很高' (The students at this school have a high status).
No, 等级 can also refer to ranks in various fields, such as job titles, social status, or any system of classification.
等级 generally relates to grades or levels in a broader sense, while 级别 is more specific to ranks within organizations or military.
