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系 (xì) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

系

xì

department

HSK 27 strokesRadical: 糸 (silk)

Full dictionary entry for 系 →

Character Breakdown

Silk threads connecting — a system, to tie

Details

Pinyin	xì
Meanings	department
Stroke Count	7
Radical	糸 (#120 — silk)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5
Frequency	#266 most common

Words Containing 系

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
没关系	méi guānxì	it doesn't matter	HSK 2
关系	guānxì	relationship	HSK 3
联系	liánxì	contact	HSK 4
系统	xìtǒng	system	HSK 5
系领带	jìlǐngdài	wear a tie	HSK 5
系	xì	department	HSK 5

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

糸

系 (xì) ≠ 糸

紧

系 (xì) ≠ 紧

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 系 mean in Chinese?

系 (xì) means "department" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 系 have?

The Chinese character 系 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

What is the radical of 系?

The radical of 系 is 糸 (silk, Kangxi radical #120).

系

xì