Learn a Chinese Character - 系 (xì) - System

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 糸 (silk radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 糸 + 丿 (silk + slash)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xì (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

系 primarily means system or department, and is used in various contexts related to organization and connection.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 系统 (xì tǒng) - system
• 关系 (guān xì) - relationship
• 系列 (xì liè) - series

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

系 is primarily used as a noun to describe system or department, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of organization and connection.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 系 reflects the importance of organization and connection in traditional practices such as education and administration.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 系 as "silk slash" - the 糸 represents silk, and 丿 means slash, together forming the concept of system or connection.