gou1 cang4高層高层
Jyutpinggou1 cang4
Yalegōu chàhng
Definition
Upper floors of a building, or high-level management in an organization.
- upper floors of a building, usually the top half of the total floors
- high-level management; senior executives or administrators in an organization
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the physical height of a building, but frequently doubles as a metaphor for senior management or executives within a company. When discussing real estate, it implies a better view and higher price, often contrasting with 低層. The term is neutral and commonly used in both professional and casual contexts.
Examples
The view from the upper floors of this building is very open.
Do you live on the upper floors or the lower floors?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樓上, which simply means upstairs or the floor above. 高層 specifically denotes the upper portion of a high-rise building, not just any floor above your current location.
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