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体系

tǐ xì
个 gè 套 tào 种 zhǒng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. system
  2. 2. setup

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
体制
tǐ zhì

system

refers to an organizational system, often institutional or political, while 体系 is more abstract
框架
kuàng jià

(construction) frame

framework or structure, less comprehensive than 体系

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 建立 (to establish) or 形成 (to form), e.g., 建立体系 (establish a system).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 系统 when referring to a concrete operating system (操作系统); use 系统 for technical computer systems.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min
Progression with 进而

Use 进而 for formal progression in cause-and-effect chains.

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Example Sentences

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这个理论 体系 很复杂。
This theoretical system is very complex.
这个国家的医疗 体系 很完善。
The medical system of this country is very comprehensive.

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Words Containing 体系

国家医疗服务体系
guó jiā yī liáo fú wù tǐ xì

National Health Service (UK)

思想体系
sī xiǎng tǐ xì

system of thought

社会信用体系
shè huì xìn yòng tǐ xì

social credit system, a system that incentivizes individuals and businesses by creating consequences for good and bad behavior

经济体系
jīng jì tǐ xì

economic system

Child Words of 体系

系
xì

to connect

系
jì

to tie

体
tǐ

body