档次

• Pinyin: dàng cì
• Desglose de hanzi: 档 = 木 + 当 (file, category, shelf); 次 = 冫+ 欠 (order, rank)

Significado

Gama; nivel; categoría (de calidad, estatus o precio).

A widely-used semi-formal term for classifying products, services, events, or social standing by quality or prestige. Central to consumer culture, brand positioning, and social commentary. Saying something 'lacks 档次' implies it is low-grade or unsophisticated.

Ejemplos

1. 这家酒店的装修和服务均达到了五星级的档次。
2. 产品的定价策略必须与其品牌档次相符合，才能赢得目标客群。
3. 他认为这份礼物档次不够，无法代表公司应有的诚意。

Guía de uso

Contexto: consumer culture, business, social commentary

Tono: evaluative

Correcto

• 婚礼的档次不在于花费多少，而在于是否体现了新人的品味。(The quality of a wedding is not about how much is spent, but whether it reflects the couple's taste.)
• 这款产品定位高端档次，目标客户是注重品质的消费群体。(This product targets the premium tier, aimed at quality-conscious consumer groups.)

Incorrecto

• 他是高档次的人 — 档次 describes products and events more naturally; for people, say 有品位 or 有格调 instead

Origen e historia

档 (file, category, shelf) + 次 (order, rank, level)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal