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B2 noun #7,500 más común 7 min de lectura

계층화

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Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos 계층화 en 30 segundos

Explicación 계층화 in your Level:

At the A1 level, '계층화' (stratification) is a very difficult word because it is an abstract academic term. However, you can think of it as 'making groups' or 'making levels'. Imagine a tall building with many floors. Each floor is a '층' (layer/floor). When we put people or things into different 'floors' based on how much money they have or what job they do, that is '계층화'. For beginners, just remember that '층' means floor or layer. If you see '계층화', it means things are being organized into levels like a cake or a building. You might see this word in very simple news headlines about 'rich and poor' people. Don't worry about using it yourself yet; just recognize that it means 'making levels'.

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At the A2 level, you are learning more Hanja-based words. '계층화' comes from '계층' (social class/layer) and '화' (to become). You might know the word '변화' (change). So, '계층화' is the 'change into layers'. In your daily life, you might see this word when people talk about 'levels' in a company or 'levels' in a computer system. Even though you might not use it in a restaurant, you might see it in a simple textbook about society. It is a noun. You can say '계층화가 심해요' (The stratification is severe) to describe a situation where the gap between levels is very big. It's a useful word to know if you want to understand formal Korean news or basic social studies.

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At the B1 level, you should start to understand how '계층화' is used in professional and academic contexts. It is more than just 'making levels'; it is the process of a system becoming hierarchical. You will encounter this word in discussions about the Korean education system or the economy. For example, '교육의 계층화' (stratification of education) refers to how different schools provide different opportunities, creating a ladder of success. You should also recognize the verb form '계층화하다' (to stratify). At this level, you can use it to describe structures. '이 시스템은 계층화되어 있습니다' (This system is stratified). It is a key word for moving from basic conversational Korean to intermediate academic Korean.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use '계층화' accurately in discussions about social issues and technical systems. You should understand the nuances between '계층화' (stratification), '서열화' (ranking), and '양극화' (polarization). '계층화' specifically implies a structural division into levels that often becomes fixed over time. In a B2 level essay, you might write about how 'digital stratification' (정보 계층화) affects access to information. You should also be familiar with the term '사회 계층화 현상' (social stratification phenomenon). This word is essential for passing the TOPIK II exam and for participating in university-level discussions in Korea. It allows you to describe complex social structures with precision.

At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of the sociological and technical implications of '계층화'. You should be able to discuss '계층화의 고착화' (the solidification of stratification) and its impact on social mobility. You can use the word in complex grammatical structures, such as '계층화가 초래하는 사회적 갈등' (social conflicts brought about by stratification). In a professional or academic setting, you might use it to describe 'multi-layered' strategies or architectures. You should also be aware of how this word is used in political discourse to criticize or defend certain policies. Your usage should reflect an understanding that stratification is often a structural, systemic process rather than an individual action.

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At the C2 level, you master '계층화' as a tool for high-level intellectual analysis. You can use it to critique the 'institutionalization of stratification' (계층화의 제도화) in late-capitalist societies or the 'ontological stratification' in philosophical texts. You understand the historical evolution of the word and how it applies to various fields, from 'stratified sampling' in statistics (계층화 추출법) to 'layered security' in cybersecurity. You can use it with ease in spontaneous debates, academic writing, and professional consultations. At this level, you are not just using the word; you are analyzing the very structures it describes. You can distinguish between the functional necessity of stratification in complex systems and its potentially harmful effects in social contexts.

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계층화 en 30 segundos

A formal noun meaning the process of dividing a whole into distinct hierarchical layers or levels.
Used in sociology to describe social classes and in technology to describe layered systems or architectures.
Derived from Hanja: 階 (rank), 層 (layer), and 化 (transformation/ization).
Essential for discussing social inequality, organizational structures, and complex data management in Korean.

The Korean word 계층화 (Gye-cheung-hwa) is a sophisticated noun that translates to 'stratification' or 'layering' in English. It is composed of three Hanja characters: 階 (계 - step/rank), 層 (층 - layer/floor), and 化 (화 - to become/change). Together, they describe the process of a system or society being divided into distinct levels or strata. While it is most commonly encountered in sociological discussions regarding social classes, it is also a vital term in technical fields like computer science, organizational management, and education. Understanding this word requires grasping the concept of hierarchy and the structural divisions that exist within a whole.

Sociological Context: In sociology, 계층화 refers to '사회 계층화' (social stratification), where members of society are categorized based on wealth, power, and prestige. This is often used when discussing inequality or the lack of social mobility.

현대 사회에서 부의 양극화는 사회적 계층화를 더욱 심화시키고 있습니다. (In modern society, the polarization of wealth is further deepening social stratification.)

Technical/Logical Context: In software engineering or systems design, it refers to '계층화 아키텍처' (layered architecture). This involves organizing a system into layers so that each layer has a specific responsibility and interacts only with layers immediately above or below it.

You will frequently hear this word in news reports discussing economic disparities, academic lectures on sociology, or in professional meetings concerning organizational restructuring. It is a formal word, rarely used in casual daily conversation unless the topic is serious or intellectual. For example, a student might use it when writing a thesis about the 'stratification of the education system' (교육 시스템의 계층화), highlighting how access to resources differs across various levels of schooling.

네트워크 프로토콜의 계층화는 통신 과정을 효율적으로 관리하게 해줍니다. (The stratification of network protocols allows for efficient management of the communication process.)

Organizational Context: In a corporate setting, 계층화 refers to the vertical structure of management. A highly stratified company has many levels of middle management, whereas a 'flat' organization seeks to minimize this stratification.

Using 계층화 correctly requires understanding its role as a process-oriented noun. It often functions as the subject or object of a sentence, and frequently pairs with verbs like 이루어지다 (to be achieved/formed), 심화되다 (to be deepened/intensified), or 방지하다 (to prevent). Because it is a Hanja-based word, it is naturally suited for formal, written, or academic Korean.

As a Subject: When 계층화 is the subject, it usually describes a social or technical phenomenon that is occurring. Example: '계층화가 진행됨에 따라 갈등이 커졌다' (As stratification proceeded, conflicts grew).

사회적 계층화가 고착화되면 계층 이동이 어려워집니다. (When social stratification becomes fixed, social mobility becomes difficult.)

As an Object: When used as an object, it often follows verbs of action or prevention. Example: '우리는 조직의 계층화를 최소화해야 합니다' (We must minimize the stratification of the organization).

In academic writing, you might see it in complex phrases like '공간의 계층화' (stratification of space) or '정보의 계층화' (stratification of information). These phrases describe how physical locations or digital data are organized into hierarchical levels. In the context of the Korean labor market, researchers often discuss '노동 시장의 이중 구조와 계층화' (the dual structure and stratification of the labor market), referring to the gap between regular and irregular workers.

이 소프트웨어는 복잡한 기능을 계층화하여 사용자 편의성을 높였습니다. (This software increased user convenience by stratifying complex functions.)

Common Verb Pairings: 1. 계층화를 타파하다 (to break down stratification). 2. 계층화를 유도하다 (to induce stratification). 3. 계층화가 심화되다 (stratification deepens).

Understanding the environment where 계층화 is used helps in mastering its register. This is not a word you would use while buying groceries or chatting with friends about a movie. Instead, it belongs to the realms of academia, high-level journalism, and technical professional fields. If you are watching a Korean news program like KBS News or JTBC Newsroom, you will likely hear this word during segments on social issues, economic policy, or education reform.

News & Media: News anchors use 계층화 to describe the widening gap between the rich and the poor, often calling it '부의 계층화' (stratification of wealth). It serves as a precise way to describe a structural problem without using overly emotional language.

최근 주택 가격 상승으로 인해 주거 계층화 현상이 뚜렷해지고 있습니다. (Recently, due to rising housing prices, the phenomenon of housing stratification is becoming distinct.)

University Lectures: In a sociology or political science class, professors will use this word constantly. They might discuss the 'caste system' or 'class stratification' using terms like '신분 계층화'.

In the tech industry, particularly in South Korea's booming IT sector, developers discuss '계층화 구조' (layered structure) when designing APIs or database schemas. This allows for modularity and easier maintenance. If you are working in a Korean office, you might hear it during a strategic planning meeting where the management discusses '직급의 계층화' (stratification of ranks) to clarify reporting lines.

이 보고서는 한국 교육의 계층화 문제를 심도 있게 다루고 있습니다. (This report deals in-depth with the problem of stratification in Korean education.)

Documentary Narrations: Documentaries about urban development or history often use this word to describe how cities are divided into different zones based on economic status.

While 계층화 is a clear-cut term, learners often make mistakes by confusing it with similar-sounding or related concepts. The most common error is using it interchangeably with 차별 (discrimination) or 서열화 (ranking/ordering). While these concepts are related, they have distinct meanings and grammatical usages.

Confusing with '차별' (Discrimination): Discrimination is an action or treatment, whereas stratification is a structural state. You cannot 'discriminate' a system into layers, but a stratified system can 'discriminate' against individuals. Incorrect: '사람들을 계층화해서 대우하다' (To treat people by stratifying them - implies discrimination). Correct: '사회 계층화로 인해 차별이 발생하다' (Discrimination occurs due to social stratification).

주의: 계층화는 구조적 현상을 말하며, 개인의 감정이나 의도와는 무관할 수 있습니다. (Caution: Stratification refers to a structural phenomenon and can be independent of individual feelings or intentions.)

Confusing with '서열화' (Ranking): 서열화 (Seo-yeol-hwa) specifically refers to putting things in a linear order (1st, 2nd, 3rd). 계층화 refers to grouping things into layers (Lower class, Middle class, Upper class). Stratification is more about groups, while ranking is more about individual order.

Another mistake is using the wrong particles. Since 계층화 is a process, it often takes the particle -의 (of) when modifying another noun, or -가/이 when it is the subject of a passive verb like 이루어지다. Forgetting that '-화' makes it a noun of action/change can lead to awkward phrasing.

잘못된 표현: 사회가 계층화를 했어요. (Incorrect: The society did stratification.) 올바른 표현: 사회가 계층화되었어요. (Correct: The society became stratified.)

Overuse in Casual Speech: Using this word in a casual setting like '우리 친구들 사이의 계층화' (stratification among our friends) sounds overly dramatic and academic, almost sarcastic. It's better to use simpler words like '끼리끼리' (groups of similar people) or '급' (level/class) in slang.

To broaden your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that occupy the same semantic space as 계층화. Depending on the nuance you want to convey—whether it's the unfairness of the system, the technical organization, or the simple act of dividing—different words may be more appropriate.

서열화 (Ranking/Ordering): Focuses on the linear sequence. Used often in education (ranking students) or military (chain of command). While 계층화 is about layers, 서열화 is about the specific order from top to bottom.
등급화 (Grading/Classification): Used when items are put into specific grades or categories (e.g., grading beef, grading credit scores). It is more administrative and evaluative than the sociological 계층화.
분화 (Differentiation/Division): A more general term for something splitting into different parts. In biology, it's cell differentiation. In sociology, it can mean a society becoming more complex and specialized.

비교: 계층화 vs 서열화. 계층화는 덩어리(층)를 만드는 것이고, 서열화는 줄을 세우는 것입니다. (Comparison: Stratification vs Ranking. Stratification is making chunks/layers; ranking is lining things up.)

In some contexts, 구조화 (structuring) can be a synonym if the structure being created is hierarchical. However, 구조화 is broader and doesn't necessarily imply layers. For instance, a database can be structured without being stratified. Choosing the right word depends on whether you want to emphasize the 'vertical' nature of the division.

양극화 (Polarization): Often used alongside 계층화. It specifically refers to the extreme division into two opposite poles (rich and poor), whereas stratification can involve many layers (lower, middle-lower, middle, etc.).

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The character 층 (層) is the same one used for floors in a building (1층, 2층). So, social stratification is linguistically linked to living on different floors of a building.

Guía de pronunciación

UK kje.tɕʰɯŋ.ɦwa

US ɡjeɪ.tʃʌŋ.hwɑː

In Korean, stress is generally even across syllables, but a slight emphasis may fall on the first syllable '계' in formal speech.

Rima con

전문화 (Specialization) 현대화 (Modernization) 일반화 (Generalization) 자동화 (Automation) 시각화 (Visualization) 최적화 (Optimization) 수치화 (Quantification) 민주화 (Democratization)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing '계' as '게' (common even among natives, but 'gye' is technically correct).
Failing to aspirate the 'ㅊ' in '층'.
Making the 'ㅎ' in '화' too silent.
Vowel length: keeping all syllables equal in length is key.
Mispronouncing 'eu' (으) as 'oo' (우).

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 8/5

Requires knowledge of Hanja-based academic terms. Common in newspapers.

Escritura 9/5

Difficult to use naturally without sounding overly formal or academic.

Expresión oral 7/5

Rarely used in daily speech, but essential for formal presentations.

Escucha 8/5

Often spoken quickly in news reports, requiring good listening skills for complex words.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

계층 (Strata) 층 (Floor) 사회 (Society) 변화 (Change) 구조 (Structure)

Aprende después

양극화 (Polarization) 불평등 (Inequality) 고착화 (Solidification) 세습 (Inheritance) 모빌리티 (Mobility)

Avanzado

사회 이동성 (Social mobility) 문화 자본 (Cultural capital) 계급 투쟁 (Class struggle) 구조 기능주의 (Structural functionalism)

Gramática que debes saber

Noun + 화 (化)

자동화 (Automation), 일반화 (Generalization), 전문화 (Specialization)

Noun + 로 인해

계층화로 인해 갈등이 생겼다. (Conflict arose due to stratification.)

Passive -되다

사회가 계층화되다. (Society becomes stratified.)

Causative -시키다

정책이 계층화를 심화시켰다. (The policy deepened stratification.)

Modifying with -적

계층적인 구조 (A hierarchical structure)

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Ejemplos por nivel

사람들이 여러 층으로 나뉘는 것을 계층화라고 해요.

Dividing people into many layers is called stratification.

'-라고 해요' is used to define a term.

이 건물은 계층화가 잘 되어 있어요.

This building is well-stratified (organized by floors).

'-가 잘 되어 있다' means 'is well-done/organized'.

부자와 가난한 사람의 계층화가 있어요.

There is a stratification of rich and poor people.

'-의' shows possession or relationship.

학교에도 계층화가 있을까요?

Is there stratification in schools too?

'-ㄹ까요?' is used for asking a question or wondering.

계층화는 조금 어려운 말이에요.

Stratification is a bit of a difficult word.

'-은/는' is the topic marker.

그림을 계층화해서 그려보세요.

Try drawing the picture by layering it.

'-해서' means 'by doing' or 'and then'.

우리는 계층화를 배워요.

We learn about stratification.

'-을/를' is the object marker.

계층화가 무엇인지 알아요?

Do you know what stratification is?

'-는지 알다' means 'to know what/if'.

사회 계층화는 사회의 문제입니다.

Social stratification is a problem of society.

'-은/는' identifies the subject.

회사의 직급은 계층화되어 있습니다.

The ranks in a company are stratified.

'-어 있다' describes a state.

정보의 계층화가 필요합니다.

Stratification of information is necessary.

'-이/가 필요하다' means 'to need'.

계층화 현상을 조사하고 싶어요.

I want to investigate the stratification phenomenon.

'-고 싶다' means 'want to'.

도시의 계층화가 심해지고 있습니다.

Urban stratification is becoming severe.

'-어지다' shows a change in state.

계층화된 사회에서 살고 있어요.

We are living in a stratified society.

'-ㄴ' makes the verb an adjective.

복잡한 내용을 계층화해서 정리해요.

Organize complex content by stratifying it.

'-해서' shows the method.

계층화가 우리에게 주는 영향은 뭐예요?

What is the impact that stratification has on us?

'-는' is a relative clause marker.

교육 시스템의 계층화는 불평등을 낳습니다.

The stratification of the education system gives birth to inequality.

'-을 낳다' is a metaphor for 'causing' or 'producing'.

데이터를 계층화하면 관리가 쉬워집니다.

If you stratify data, management becomes easier.

'-면' means 'if'.

이 조직은 계층화가 너무 심해서 소통이 안 돼요.

This organization is so stratified that communication doesn't happen.

'-아/어서' shows cause and effect.

사회적 계층화를 줄이기 위한 노력이 필요합니다.

Efforts are needed to reduce social stratification.

'-기 위한' means 'in order to'.

인터넷은 정보의 계층화를 가속화시켰습니다.

The internet has accelerated the stratification of information.

'-시키다' is a causative suffix.

계층화가 고착화되는 것을 막아야 합니다.

We must prevent stratification from becoming fixed.

'-는 것을 막다' means 'to prevent doing something'.

그 나라는 계층화가 뚜렷하게 나타납니다.

In that country, stratification appears distinctly.

'-게' turns an adjective into an adverb.

계층화의 장점과 단점을 토론해 봅시다.

Let's discuss the pros and cons of stratification.

'-어 봅시다' means 'let's try doing'.

부의 계층화는 사회적 갈등의 주요 원인입니다.

The stratification of wealth is a major cause of social conflict.

'-의' connects nouns to show a relationship.

네트워크 보안을 위해 계층화 아키텍처를 도입했습니다.

A layered architecture was introduced for network security.

'-를 위해' means 'for the sake of'.

노동 시장의 계층화로 인해 비정규직 문제가 심각합니다.

Due to the stratification of the labor market, the issue of irregular workers is serious.

'-로 인해' means 'due to'.

공간의 계층화는 도시 개발의 결과물입니다.

The stratification of space is a result of urban development.

'-은/는 -의 결과물이다' means 'X is the result of Y'.

계층화 현상을 분석하기 위해 통계 자료를 활용했습니다.

Statistical data was used to analyze the stratification phenomenon.

'-기 위해' means 'to/in order to'.

이론적으로는 평등하지만 실제로는 계층화가 존재합니다.

It is equal in theory, but in reality, stratification exists.

'-지만' means 'but'.

계층화된 권력 구조가 의사 결정을 방해합니다.

A stratified power structure hinders decision-making.

'-ㄴ' adjective modifying '권력 구조'.

정부는 계층화를 완화하기 위한 정책을 발표했습니다.

The government announced policies to alleviate stratification.

'-기 위한' modifying '정책'.

사회 계층화의 고착화는 계층 이동의 사다리를 걷어차는 행위입니다.

The solidification of social stratification is an act of kicking away the ladder of social mobility.

Metaphorical usage of '사다리를 걷어차다'.

디지털 격차는 지식의 계층화를 더욱 심화시키고 있습니다.

The digital divide is further deepening the stratification of knowledge.

'-를 심화시키다' means 'to deepen/intensify'.

신자유주의 경제 체제 아래에서 노동의 계층화가 가속되었습니다.

Under the neoliberal economic system, the stratification of labor has accelerated.

'- 아래에서' means 'under (a system/condition)'.

이 논문은 주거 공간의 계층화와 범죄율의 상관관계를 다룹니다.

This paper deals with the correlation between the stratification of residential space and crime rates.

'-와/과 -의 상관관계' means 'the correlation between X and Y'.

계층화된 사회 구조 속에서 개인의 노력은 한계에 부딪히곤 합니다.

Within a stratified social structure, individual effort often hits a limit.

'-곤 하다' means 'to do something often/habitually'.

언어의 계층화는 특정 방언이나 말투에 대한 편견을 강화합니다.

The stratification of language reinforces prejudices against certain dialects or ways of speaking.

'-에 대한' means 'about/toward'.

조직 내의 지나친 계층화는 창의적인 사고를 억제할 수 있습니다.

Excessive stratification within an organization can suppress creative thinking.

'-ㄹ 수 있다' means 'can/is possible'.

현대 철학은 계층화된 이분법적 사고를 비판적으로 검토합니다.

Modern philosophy critically examines stratified dichotomous thinking.

'-적' turns a noun into an adjective/adverb.

계층화의 메커니즘을 이해하는 것은 거시 사회학의 핵심 과제입니다.

Understanding the mechanisms of stratification is a core task of macro-sociology.

'-는 것' turns a verb into a noun phrase.

자본의 계층화는 전 지구적 차원에서 불평등을 재생산하고 있습니다.

The stratification of capital is reproducing inequality on a global scale.

'-고 있다' shows progressive action.

포스트모더니즘은 거대 담론에 내재된 계층화를 해체하고자 합니다.

Postmodernism seeks to deconstruct the stratification inherent in grand narratives.

'-하고자 하다' means 'to intend to/seek to'.

인공지능 알고리즘에 의한 정보의 계층화는 민주주의에 위협이 될 수 있습니다.

The stratification of information by AI algorithms can be a threat to democracy.

'-에 의한' means 'by/due to'.

문화 자본의 계층화는 교육을 통한 신분 세습의 도구로 전락했습니다.

The stratification of cultural capital has degenerated into a tool for hereditary status through education.

'-로 전락하다' means 'to fall/degenerate into'.

통계적 계층화 추출법은 표본의 대표성을 확보하는 데 필수적입니다.

Stratified statistical sampling is essential for ensuring the representativeness of a sample.

'-는 데 필수적이다' means 'is essential for doing something'.

계층화된 데이터 모델링은 대규모 시스템의 복잡도를 관리하는 유일한 방법입니다.

Stratified data modeling is the only way to manage the complexity of large-scale systems.

'-은/는 -한 유일한 방법이다' means 'X is the only way to Y'.

사회적 계층화의 역학 관계를 규명하기 위해 다각적인 접근이 요구됩니다.

A multi-faceted approach is required to clarify the dynamics of social stratification.

'-이/가 요구된다' is the passive form of 'to require'.

Sinónimos

등급화 서열화 분류 구조화

Antónimos

평준화 통합

Colocaciones comunes

사회 계층화

계층화 아키텍처

계층화가 심화되다

계층화를 타파하다

계층화 추출법

정보의 계층화

조직의 계층화

교육의 계층화

계층화된 사회

공간 계층화

Frases Comunes

계층화가 뚜렷하다

— The stratification is distinct or clear. Used when layers are easily visible.

이 도시의 거주 지역은 계층화가 뚜렷하다.

계층화가 고착되다

— Stratification has become fixed or stuck. Used when mobility between layers is impossible.

계층화가 고착되면 사회적 활력이 떨어진다.

계층화를 방지하다

— To prevent stratification. Used in policy discussions.

교육 기회의 불평등에 따른 계층화를 방지해야 한다.

계층화된 구조

— A stratified structure. A general term for any layered system.

우리 회사는 매우 계층화된 구조를 가지고 있다.

부의 계층화

— The stratification of wealth. A common term for economic inequality.

부의 계층화는 빈부 격차를 의미한다.

계층화 원리

— The principle of stratification. Used in design or logic.

이 소프트웨어는 계층화 원리를 따른다.

계층화 현상

— The phenomenon of stratification. Used to describe the trend.

최근 1인 가구 사이에서도 계층화 현상이 나타난다.

계층화를 유도하다

— To induce or lead to stratification. Often used negatively.

이 정책은 의도치 않게 계층화를 유도할 수 있다.

계층화의 폐해

— The harmful effects of stratification.

계층화의 폐해를 해결하기 위한 대책이 필요하다.

계층화 수준

— The level or degree of stratification.

국가마다 사회적 계층화 수준이 다르다.

Se confunde a menudo con

계층화 vs 서열화

Ranking things in a line (1, 2, 3). 계층화 is about group layers (Top, Middle, Bottom).

계층화 vs 차별

Discrimination (active treatment). 계층화 is the structural state that might lead to it.

계층화 vs 양극화

Polarization (splitting into two extremes). 계층화 can involve many levels, not just two.

Modismos y expresiones

"개천에서 용 난다"

— A dragon rises from a small stream. This idiom is used to describe someone from a low social stratum succeeding, which is the opposite of fixed stratification.

요즘은 계층화가 심해서 개천에서 용 나기 힘들다.

Proverb

"금수저 흙수저"

— Gold spoon, dirt spoon. Refers to the 'Spoon Class Theory' which is a modern way to talk about social stratification in Korea.

수저 계급론은 한국 사회의 계층화를 상징한다.

Slang/Modern Idiom

"끼리끼리 논다"

— Birds of a feather flock together. Often used to describe how people stay within their own social strata.

계층화가 심해지면 사람들은 끼리끼리 놀게 된다.

Informal

"보이지 않는 벽"

— An invisible wall. Refers to the barriers between different social or organizational layers.

계층 간에는 보이지 않는 벽이 존재한다.

Metaphorical

"사다리 걷어차기"

— Kicking away the ladder. Used when those at the top of a stratified system prevent those below from rising.

기득권층의 사다리 걷어차기가 계층화를 고착화한다.

Political/Economic

"유전무죄 무전유죄"

— Innocent if wealthy, guilty if poor. Describes the legal stratification based on wealth.

유전무죄 현상은 사법 시스템의 계층화를 보여준다.

Social Critique

"그들만의 리그"

— A league of their own. Refers to a high-level stratum that excludes everyone else.

상류층의 사교 모임은 그들만의 리그가 되었다.

Colloquial

"계급장 떼고"

— Taking off the rank insignia. To talk or fight as equals, ignoring stratification.

오늘은 계급장 떼고 솔직하게 이야기해 봅시다.

Idiomatic

"위아래도 없다"

— No up or down. Used to criticize someone who ignores social hierarchy/stratification (usually negatively).

그는 버릇이 없어서 위아래도 없다.

Informal

"층층시하"

— Under many layers of superiors. Used to describe a very stratified family or organization.

시부모님에 할머니까지 계신 층층시하 살림이다.

Traditional

Fácil de confundir

계층화 vs 등급화

Both involve levels.

등급화 is administrative (grading meat, credit). 계층화 is sociological or structural.

소고기 등급화 vs 사회 계층화

계층화 vs 분화

Both involve splitting.

분화 is general differentiation. 계층화 is specifically hierarchical.

세포 분화 vs 조직 계층화

계층화 vs 구조화

Both involve organization.

구조화 is making a structure. 계층화 is making a *layered* structure.

데이터 구조화 vs 데이터 계층화

계층화 vs 체계화

Both involve systems.

체계화 is making something logical/systematic. 계층화 is about levels of power or data.

업무 체계화 vs 신분 계층화

계층화 vs 전문화

Both end in -화.

전문화 is becoming specialized. 계층화 is becoming layered.

기술의 전문화 vs 지식의 계층화

Patrones de oraciones

N의 계층화가 심화되고 있다.

부의 계층화가 심화되고 있다.

계층화된 N을/를 분석하다.

계층화된 사회 구조를 분석하다.

계층화로 인한 사회적 갈등이 N(으)로 나타나다.

계층화로 인한 사회적 갈등이 혐오 발언으로 나타나다.

N은/는 계층화를 고착화시키는 결과를 초래했다.

이 입시 제도는 계층화를 고착화시키는 결과를 초래했다.

계층화를 줄이기 위해 N이/가 필요하다.

계층화를 줄이기 위해 공정한 기회가 필요하다.

계층화가 무엇인지 설명해 주세요.

N에 내재된 계층화의 논리를 해체하다.

담론에 내재된 계층화의 논리를 해체하다.

데이터의 계층화 처리가 완료되었습니다.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

계층 (Strata/Class)

계급 (Rank/Class)

계단 (Stairs)

층 (Floor/Layer)

변화 (Change)

Verbos

계층화하다 (To stratify)

계층화되다 (To be stratified)

Adjetivos

계층적인 (Hierarchical/Stratified)

Relacionado

양극화 (Polarization)

서열화 (Ranking)

등급 (Grade)

신분 (Status)

구조 (Structure)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in news, academic writing, and technical documentation; rare in daily conversation.

Errores comunes

사회가 계층화했어요. → 사회가 계층화되었어요.
Society doesn't 'do' stratification; it 'becomes' stratified. Use the passive '-되다'.
친구들 사이의 계층화. → 친구들 사이의 급 차이.
'계층화' is too formal for friends. Use simpler words for social groups.
성적을 계층화하다. → 성적을 서열화하다.
Grades are usually ranked linearly (1st, 2nd), so '서열화' is more accurate.
계층화가 없어져야 해요. → 계층화를 해소해야 해요.
In formal writing, '해소하다' (resolve) sounds better than '없어지다' (disappear).
계층화 아키텍처를 만들었어요. → 계층화 아키텍처를 설계했어요.
For technical structures, '설계하다' (design) is more professional than '만들다' (make).

Consejos

Academic Writing

When writing an essay, use '계층화' to describe structural inequality. It sounds more professional than '빈부 격차' (rich-poor gap).

Building Metaphor

Remember '층' (floor). A building with many floors is '계층화' (floor-ized).

Verb Forms

Use '계층화되다' for societal trends (passive) and '계층화하다' for technical designs (active).

Related Suffixes

Learn other '-화' words like '현대화' (modernization) and '자동화' (automation) to see the pattern.

Spoon Theory

To understand Korean '계층화', research the 'Spoon Class Theory' (수저 계급론).

News Keywords

When you hear '심화' (deepening), '고착' (fixing), or '양극화' (polarization), listen for '계층화' nearby.

Aspiration

Make sure to puff air for the 'ㅊ' in '층'. If you don't, it might sound like '증' (symptom/certificate).

Collocations

Always try to pair it with '사회적' (social) or '경제적' (economic) for clarity.

Hierarchical Thinking

Use '계층화' whenever you are describing a 'top-down' structure.

TOPIK II

This is a must-know word for the TOPIK II writing section (Task 53 or 54).

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Imagine a tall 'Building' (층) where you have to climb 'Steps' (계) to get to the top. The process of making this building is '계층화'.

Asociación visual

Visualize a pyramid with clear horizontal lines separating different colors. Each color is a '계층', and the whole pyramid is the result of '계층화'.

Word Web

Society Class Hierarchy Wealth Layer Structure Inequality Level

Desafío

Try to write three sentences about your own country's education system using '계층화'. Focus on whether you think it is '심하다' (severe) or '필요하다' (necessary).

Origen de la palabra

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). 階 (계) means 'stairs' or 'rank', 層 (층) means 'layer' or 'floor', and 化 (화) means 'to become' or '-ization'.

Significado original: The original meaning in Classical Chinese refers to the physical act of building stairs or layers, which evolved into the abstract concept of social or logical division.

Sino-Korean vocabulary (Hanja-eo).

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using this word in personal conversations, as it can sound cold or overly critical of someone's social status. It is best kept for objective analysis.

In English-speaking countries, 'stratification' is mostly used in academic sociology. In common speech, people might say 'class divide' or 'hierarchy'.

The movie 'Parasite' (기생충) is a visual masterpiece on social stratification (계층화). The TV show 'Squid Game' explores the extremes of economic stratification. The 'Spoon Class Theory' (수저 계급론) is the most famous modern Korean reference to this concept.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Sociology

사회적 지위의 계층화
계층 이동성
부의 불평등
계급 구조

Computer Science

계층화 모델
네트워크 계층
데이터 추상화
계층 구조 설계

Business

수직적 조직 구조
의사 결정 계층화
직급 체계
관리 층위

Education

교육 기회의 계층화
학벌 주의
성적 서열화
사교육 시장

Urban Planning

주거 공간의 계층화
젠트리피케이션
지역 격차
도시 분화

Inicios de conversación

"한국 사회의 계층화에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"교육이 계층화를 해결할 수 있다고 보시나요?"

"회사의 계층화된 구조가 업무 효율에 도움이 될까요?"

"디지털 기술이 정보의 계층화를 심화시킨다고 생각하시나요?"

"계층화를 줄이기 위해 가장 시급한 정책은 무엇일까요?"

Temas para diario

내가 속한 조직의 계층화 수준에 대해 적어보세요. 그것이 나의 일에 어떤 영향을 주나요?

영화 '기생충'에서 묘사된 계층화의 모습과 실제 사회의 모습은 어떻게 다른가요?

정보의 계층화가 개인의 생각에 미치는 영향에 대해 논해 보세요.

만약 계층화가 전혀 없는 사회가 존재한다면 어떤 모습일까요?

나의 어린 시절과 지금, 우리 사회의 계층화는 어떻게 변했나요?

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Not necessarily. In computer science (layered architecture) or organizational management, it can be a tool for efficiency and clarity. However, in sociology, it is often discussed in the context of inequality.

계층 (Strata) is a broader, more flexible term often based on income or lifestyle. 계급 (Class) is more rigid and often linked to Marxian ideas of production and power.

It would sound very strange. It's like using the word 'stratification' while texting a friend about where to eat. Use '급' or '차이' instead.

You say '사회 계층화' (Sahoe Gyecheunghwa).

Yes, it frequently appears in the reading and listening sections of TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced), usually in articles about society or the economy.

It is a Hanja suffix (化) meaning 'to become' or '-ization'. It turns a noun into a process or state of change.

You can say '계층화하다' (to stratify - active) or '계층화되다' (to be stratified - passive).

정보 계층화 refers to the divide in access to information, often caused by the digital divide.

While technically possible, it's too academic. For a cake, use '겹' or '층을 쌓다'.

The most common antonym in a social context is '평준화' (equalization/leveling).

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