系 (xì) - system & series

系Tone 4

xì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 糸

万响

系 · xì

system;

series;

department;

faculty;

to tie;

to fasten;

to connect;

to relate to

systemseriesdepartment

Usage highlights

systemseriesdepartmentfacultyto relate tobloodline

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 断— break; disconnect
  • 分— separate; divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The solar system (太阳系) has eight planets.
  • He works in the computer science department (计算机科学系).
  • This is related to the quality control system (质量体系).

Collocations

  • system(系统)
  • series(系列)
  • department(系)
  • faculty(学系)
  • to relate to(关系到)
  • bloodline(血系)

Idioms

  • No direct relation or connection(毫不相干)
  • To have a close relationship(关系密切)
  • Succession of dynasties or lineages(一脉相承)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted tying or connecting threads, representing relationships and systems.
  • Used in academic contexts for departments and faculties in universities.
  • Important in Chinese family culture for denoting lineage and blood relations.

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