COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 系 is built
Traditional etymology note: 糸 (thread) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 系 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to connect
xìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xì
系
to connect
Common words
guān xì
关系
relation; relationship; to concern; to affect
lián xì
联系
connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with
xì tǒng
系统
system
tǐ xì
体系
system; setup
xì liè
系列
series; set
xīng xì
星系
stellar system; galaxy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 系
Say “xì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 系
Common words and phrases
guān xì
relation; relationship; to concern; to affect
lián xì
connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with
xì tǒng
system
tǐ xì
system; setup
xì liè
series; set
xīng xì
stellar system; galaxy
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 系?
系 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 系 (xì) mean?
系 (xì) means to connect.
What is the radical of 系?
The radical of 系 is 糸, associated with Not yet classified.