HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
系 — system, department, to tie
- Reading
- xì
- Meaning
- system, department, to tie
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
系 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xì and it means system, department, to tie. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
系 appears in everyday chinese words such as 系 (tie, fasten, department), 关系 (relation, relationship) and 关系 (relationship; connection).
Chinese words containing 系
Frequently asked questions
What does 系 mean in Chinese?
系 means system, department, to tie in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 系 read?
系 is read xì. Reading it inside real words — 系 and 关系 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 系 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 系 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 系 in a word?
A common word containing 系 is 系 (xì) — "tie, fasten, department". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 系 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 系 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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