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系: xi (department) vs ji (to tie)

系: xi (department) vs ji (to tie)

Readings 读音

  • xi department; system; to relate 维系 · 关系 · 联系 · 系统 · 体系 · 系列
  • ji to tie; to fasten 系好 · 系著 · 系着 · 系上 · 系住 · 系鞋带

How it works 讲解

系 reads xi in words like 维系, 关系 — "department"; 系 reads ji in words like 系好, 系著 — "to tie". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

  1. 彼此Bǐcǐ必须bìxū一辈子yībèizi努力nǔlì，才能cáinéng把bǎ感情gǎnqíng维系wéixì好hǎo。

    Each of you must work hard for a lifetime, and only then will you be able to maintain a relationship.

  2. 系上Jìshang您nín的de安全带ānquándài。

    Fasten your seat belt.

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