official rank; ore grade; quality; taste
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
official rank; grade (of an official)
formalA formal, historical term from imperial China.
In the Qing dynasty, an official's salary was directly linked to their rank.
According to Tang dynasty law, officials of the third rank and above were high-ranking.
noun
grade; tenor (of an ore)
technicalA technical term in geology and mining.
The gold ore from this mine has a very high grade, making it very valuable to develop.
As the mining depth increases, the grade of the iron ore gradually declines.
noun
quality; taste; level; standard
neutralThe most common modern usage, often used to describe refined taste or high quality in people, products, or cultural works.
The artwork he collects is of extremely high taste.
This cafe's decor shows great taste.
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What a person reads often reflects their cultural level.
The film's attention to detail reveals the director's exceptional aesthetic taste.