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基层 (jī céng) — how to say "grassroots level" in Chinese
基层
Grassroots level
noun
Character composition
基
base, foundation
层
layer, level
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
尸
Corpse
#44 · shī · 3 strokes
Collocations
基层干部
jīcéng gànbù
grassroots cadres
基层工作
jīcéng gōngzuò
grassroots work
Examples
政府需要了解基层的情况。
The government needs to understand the situation at the grassroots level.
他在基层工作。
He works at the grassroots level.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "grassroots level" in Chinese?
"grassroots level" in Chinese is 基层 (jī céng).
What does 基层 mean in English?
基层 (jī céng) means "Grassroots level".
How is 基层 pronounced?
It is pronounced jī céng (written as ji ceng, jiceng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "grassroots level" in Chinese characters?
It is written 基层: 基 has 11 strokes, 层 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 基层?
基层 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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