体系

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这套理论形成了完整的体系。▶ —
   This theory has formed a complete system.
2. 我国的教育体系不断完善。▶ —
   Our country’s education system keeps improving.

Collocations

Mnemonic

体 tǐ "body" + 系 xì "to connect": a Sino-Korean word "system, setup". An organic whole whose parts (体) are linked (系). 理论体系 (a theoretical system), 知识体系 (a knowledge system). Not scattered elements but a structured whole, similar to 系统.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 体系 mean?

   • an organic whole of linked parts (a system)
   • scattered separate elements
   • a single person’s post
   • the salary received