Meanings of 系
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联系 (liánxì) — use 系 (jì) when emphasizing the act of tying or connecting, while 联系 (liánxì) focuses more on the concept of relationship or contact.
Imagine a giant 'tie' (系) connecting two people, symbolizing their relationship. The character itself has a 'tie' shape, with the radical for 'tie' (系) at the top, reminding you of its meaning to connect or bind.
Learners often confuse 系 with related characters like 关系 (guānxì, relationship) or 连接 (liánjiē, to connect), but remember that 系 focuses more on the act of tying or binding. Use it in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious not to mix it up with its homophones.
As an HSK 5 word, 系 connects with other vocabulary related to relationships and systems, like 关系 (guānxì) and 系统 (xìtǒng, system). Focus on its various applications in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
In Chinese culture, the concept of connections is highly valued, often seen in the significance of networking and relationships, known as '关系' (guānxì), which plays a crucial role in business and societal interactions.
Learners sometimes confuse 系 with the similar-sounding 记 (jì, to remember), leading to errors like saying '我系这个' (wǒ jì zhège) instead of '我记得这个' (wǒ jìde zhège). Always ensure you're using the correct character for your intended meaning.
Pronunciation of 系
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Etymology of 系
Pictograph of a hand (又) holding a group of threads (糸) that are connected together (系).
thread
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Grammar Patterns of 系
系 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 11 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
校长亲自联____学生实习的公司。
The principal personally contacted the companies for student internships.
Example Sentences for 系 (10)
Cultural Notes for 系
In Chinese culture, the concept of connections is highly valued, often seen in the significance of networking and relationships, known as '关系' (guānxì), which plays a crucial role in business and societal interactions.
Word Family of 系
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Frequently Asked Questions about 系
Common phrases include 系统 (xìtǒng, system) and 关系 (guānxì, relationship), both emphasizing connections.