系【xì】
HSK 4
- to connect
- to relate to
- to tie up
- to bind
- to be (literary)
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of linking or joining things together, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
This rope can connect the two pieces of wood.
Generated: This usage emphasizes the relationship between ideas, subjects or people, indicating how they are connected or relevant to each other.
Generated: This meaning involves securing or fastening something with a knot or similar method, often used in practical scenarios.
He tied up the box with a rope to prevent it from falling.
Generated: This usage indicates the action of fastening or securing items together, similar to tying up but can also include binding books or documents.
Generated: In literary contexts, this meaning refers to existence or the state of being, often used in formal or poetic expressions.