上
级

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The word 上级 is formed by combining the character 上, meaning 'upper' or 'above', with the character 级, meaning 'level' or 'rank'; their direct semantic combination yields the literal sense of 'upper level', which refers to a superior or higher authority in a hierarchical context.

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上级批准了我们的计划。

Shàngjí pīzhǔnle wǒmen de jìhuà.

The superior approved our plan.

我们必须向上级报告这件事。

Wǒmen bìxū xiàng shàngjí bàogào zhè jiàn shì.

We must report this matter to our superiors.

上级的领导能力直接影响团队效率。

Shàngjí de lǐngdǎo nénglì zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng tuánduì xiàolǜ.

The superior's leadership ability directly affects team efficiency.

在做出最终决定之前，我需要咨询上级的意见。

Zài zuòchū zuìzhōng juédìng zhīqián, wǒ xūyào zīxún shàngjí de yìjiàn.

Before making the final decision, I need to consult my superior's opinion.

尽管上级提出了严厉的批评，但我们都理解这是为了公司的发展。

Jǐnguǎn shàngjí tíchūle yánlì de pīpíng, dàn wǒmen dōu lǐjiě zhè shì wèile gōngsī de fāzhǎn.

Although the superior issued harsh criticism, we all understand that it is for the company's development.

Word Definition - 上级

shàng jí higher authorities; superiors; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

上 shǎng, shàng
级 jí