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    Referring to a level or rank with 等级 (děngjí)

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    Explanation

    The noun 等级 (děngjí) means "level," "rank," or "grade," referring to a position within a hierarchy or classification system. It is used in a wide range of contexts including danger ratings, social status, and skill levels. It often appears with adjectives like 最高 (highest) or 严重 (severe).

    Examples

    • 这次台风的危险等级被提升到了最高。

      Zhè cì táifēng de wēixiǎn děngjí bèi tíshēng dào le zuìgāo.

      The danger level of this typhoon has been raised to the highest.

    • 游戏里他的角色已经升到了最高等级。

      Yóuxì lǐ tā de juésè yǐjīng shēng dào le zuìgāo děngjí.

      In the game, his character has already reached the highest level.

    • 不同等级的会员享受不同的优惠。

      Bùtóng děngjí de huìyuán xiǎngshòu bùtóng de yōuhuì.

      Members of different tiers enjoy different discounts.

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