cang4 ci3層次层次
Jyutpingcang4 ci3
Yalechàhng chi
Definition
Administrative, logical, or structural level; the order, arrangement, or depth of ideas and actions.
- level; layer; structural hierarchy
- orderliness; methodical arrangement of ideas or tasks
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How it's used
Focuses on the logical organization or depth of abstract concepts rather than physical floors or tiers. It is frequently used to praise someone's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly or to describe a sophisticated artistic work. When describing physical objects, use 樓層 instead.
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They speak in a very structured way, which is pleasant to listen to.
Related words
Common phrases
well-organized and clear
to elevate the level of something
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical levels of a building, as it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts, arguments, or artistic composition.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
