- a ranking of items in a particular category, with the most highly regarded on top (neologism c. 2012, coined by analogy with 食物链【shí wù liàn】, food chain)
Generated: This refers to a social hierarchy or ranking where people or things are evaluated based on perceived superiority or inferiority. It is often used to describe social dynamics and interactions where individuals may look down on others based on their status or attributes.