Definitions
- 1. the charts (of best-sellers)
- 2. table of ranking
Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
排行榜 is typically used with 上 (on) as in 上榜 (to appear on the charts) or 排行榜上 (on the charts). It is also common with verbs like 登上 (to make it onto), 占据 (to dominate), or 公布 (to announce).
Cultural notes
排行榜 is ubiquitous in Chinese media for ranking everything from songs to universities; it reflects a cultural emphasis on hierarchical order and public comparison.