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系统 (xì tǒng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

系统 (xì tǒng) is a Chinese word: system. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 系统

名 míng noun

system

我们需要升级计算机系统。

wǒ men xū yào shēng jí jì suàn jī xì tǒng

We need to upgrade the computer system.

形 xíng adjective

systematic

我们需要系统的方法来解决这个问题。

wǒ men xū yào xì tǒng de fāng fǎ lái jiě jué zhè ge wèn tí

We need a systematic approach to solve this problem.

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Word breakdown

系 xì — connected, organized structure

Words with this character (6)
  • 1 关系 guān xì — relationship HSK 3
    • 关 to relate to, to concern
    • 系 to tie, to connect
    Example

    他们的关系很好。

    tā men de guān xì hěn hǎo

    Their relationship is very good.

  • 2 联系 lián xì — contact; get in touch with HSK 4
    • 联 connect; unite; link
    • 系 tie; relate; connection
    Example

    请尽快联系我。

    qǐng jǐn kuài lián xì wǒ

    Please contact me as soon as possible.

  • 3 一系列 yī xì liè — a series of HSK 6
    • 一 one, single (quantifier indicating a complete unit)
    • 系 system, series (core meaning indicating sequence or connection)
    • 列 row, line, arrange (emphasizes the ordered, sequential nature)
    Example

    我们面临一系列挑战。

    wǒ men miàn lín yī xì liè tiǎo zhàn

    We face a series of challenges.

  • 4 体系 tǐ xì — system HSK 6
    • 体 body, structure, organized form
    • 系 connection, linkage, systematic relationship
    Example

    我们需要建立一个完整的教育体系。

    wǒ men xū yào jiàn lì yí ge wán zhěng de jiào yù tǐ xì

    We need to establish a complete education system.

  • 5 系列 xì liè — series HSK 6
    • 系 system, connection (indicating items linked together)
    • 列 arrange, sequence (indicating items arranged in order)
    Example

    这个系列的产品很受欢迎。

    zhè ge xì liè de chǎn pǐn hěn shòu huān yíng

    This series of products is very popular.

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统 tǒng — unified, integrated, comprehensive

Words with this character (8)
  • 1 传统 chuán tǒng — traditional HSK 5
    • 传 to pass down, transmit
    • 统 system, continuity, lineage
    Example

    这是一道传统的中国菜。

    zhè shì yī dào chuán tǒng de zhōng guó cài

    This is a traditional Chinese dish.

  • 2 总统 zǒng tǒng — president HSK 5
    • 总 chief, overall, supreme
    • 统 govern, leadership, system
    Example

    美国总统住在白宫。

    Měi guó zǒng tǒng zhù zài Bái gōng

    The US president lives in the White House.

  • 3 统一 tǒng yī — unify HSK 5
    • 统 to unite, to control collectively
    • 一 one, oneness, uniformity
    Example

    中国在秦朝首次统一。

    Zhōng guó zài Qín cháo shǒu cì tǒng yī

    China was first unified during the Qin Dynasty.

  • 4 统计 tǒng jì — statistics; to count; to add up HSK 5
    • 统 to gather together systematically; to unify
    • 计 to count; to calculate
    Example

    我们需要统计学生人数。

    wǒ men xū yào tǒng jì xué sheng rén shù

    We need to count the number of students.

  • 5 笼统 lǒng tǒng — vague, general HSK 7
    • 笼 enveloping broadly, covering in a sweeping manner
    • 统 lumped together, unified without distinction
    Example

    你的回答太笼统了，请具体说明一下。

    nǐ de huí dá tài lǒng tǒng le qǐng jù tǐ shuō míng yí xià

    Your answer is too vague, please explain more specifically.

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  • 6 统治 tǒng zhì — to rule HSK 7
    • 统 unified control
    • 治 to govern
    Example

    这个王朝统治了中国三百年。

    zhè ge wáng cháo tǒng zhì le zhōng guó sān bǎi nián

    This dynasty ruled China for three hundred years.

  • 7 统筹 tǒng chóu — to coordinate and plan HSK 7
    • 统 overall, unified, integrated
    • 筹 plan, arrange, prepare
    Example

    我们需要统筹安排各项工作。

    wǒ men xū yào tǒng chóu ān pái gè xiàng gōng zuò

    We need to coordinate and arrange all tasks.

  • 8 统统 tǒng tǒng — all HSK 7
    • 统 unite, whole (emphasizes totality)
    • 统 unite, whole (reduplication for emphasis)
    Example

    请把桌子上的书统统拿走。

    qǐng bǎ zhuō zi shàng de shū tǒng tǒng ná zǒu

    Please take away all the books on the table.

Structure & writing
1 系 xì — system; interconnected series
Xpinyin
系 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
徽 huī emblem; badge; insignia

consists of

1.1 丿 piě — the leftward-falling diagonal stroke in Chinese characters
丿 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 1
么 me suffix 午 wǔ the seventh of the twelve Earthly Branches 少 shǎo few; little (opposite of 多) 系 xì system; interconnected series
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely
HSK 4
乒 pīng onomatopoeia for a gunshot or the sound of objects colliding 失 shī to lose; to be deprived of (opposite of 得) 血 xuè blood (the red fluid circulating in the body, composed of plasma, red cells, white cells, and platelets)
HSK 5
乏 fá lacking; without 币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 延 yán to stretch and lengthen; to extend 追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with
HSK 7
勿 wù do not; must not (prohibition or dissuasion) 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler
1.2 糸 mì — fine silk thread, thin fiber
糸 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
系 xì system; interconnected series
HSK 2
累 lěi to pile up; to accumulate
HSK 5
素 sù white; natural color 索 suǒ thick rope or chain 紫 zǐ purple; violet color 繁 fán numerous; complex (opposite of 简)
HSK 7
紊 wěn disordered; chaotic; confused 絮 xù cotton fibers; cotton wadding

Stroke order

2 统 tǒng — in total; all together; entirely

统 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 充 chōng — full; sufficient
充 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely

Stroke order