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系统

xìtǒng

Description

"系统"指很多部分连在一起、一起工作的整体,比如电脑系统或者交通系统。

"系统" refers to a whole made up of many connected parts working together, such as a computer system or a transportation system.

它也可以当形容词,意思是有条理、按顺序的。

It can also be an adjective meaning organized or orderly.

Meanings

系统xìtǒng

a system; connected parts working together

这个电脑的系统很快。

This computer's system is very fast.

系统xìtǒng

systematic; well-organized

他系统地学习了中文。

He studied Chinese systematically.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    系 (connect) + 统 (unite/govern), together meaning an organized, connected whole.

  • Nuance

    as an adjective often takes 地 (系统地) to mean 'systematically'.

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