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TOPIK 4noun

계층

gyecheung

계층이 · 계층을

social class, stratum; layer

Example

사회의 모든 계층이 이 정책의 영향을 받습니다.

Every class of society is affected by this policy.

Word parts

계 step층 layer

Literally 'steps and layers'.

Good to know

계층 is about income or social layers; 계급 suggests rigid ranks, like in the military or a caste system.