系
系 (xì) · system
系 (xì) means “system”. It is made of 丿 + 糸 and has 7 strokes.
Break 系 into its parts
What 系 is made of
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 糸 mì — silk
- 幺 yāo — one
- 小 xiǎo — small
- 亅 — hook
- 八 bā — eight
Origin hint: thread (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 没关系
没关系，我们明天再去。Méiguānxi, wǒmen míngtiān zài qù.It doesn't matter, we'll go again tomorrow.
对不起！没关系。Duìbuqǐ! méiguānxi.Sorry! That's all right.
Words with 系
Also built with 丿
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | system |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Radical | 糸 (silk, #120) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 系
What does 系 mean?
系 (xì) means “system”.
How many strokes does 系 have?
系 has 7 strokes.
What is the radical of 系?
The radical of 系 is 糸 (mì, “silk”), Kangxi radical number 120.
What parts make up 系?
系 is made of 丿 (falling stroke) and 糸 (silk).
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