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“system” in Chinese

Chinese

Also体制 (tǐ zhì) · 体系 (tǐ xì) · 制度 (zhì dù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxì tǒng

Example

这个系统运行得很稳定。zhè ge xì tǒng yùn xíng de hěn wěn dìng

This system works very reliably.

Illustration for 系统 (system)

How to say “system” in Chinese

“System” in Chinese is 系统 (xì tǒng).

A network of connected parts or rules that produces an orderly result.

Full entry for 系统: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 系统

公司决定更新系统以提高效率。gōng sī jué dìng gēng xīn xì tǒng yǐ tí gāo xiào lǜ

The company decided to update the system to improve efficiency.

Tips for using 系统

  • In everyday Chinese, the topic often identifies the kind of system, so phrases about software, transport, or education make the intended meaning clearer than system alone.

Other Chinese words for “system”

这个体制不适合现在的需求。zhè ge tǐ zhì bú shì hé xiàn zài de xū qiú

This system isn't suitable for current needs.

学校有完整的教学体系。xué xiào yǒu wán zhěng de jiào xué tǐ xì

The school has a complete educational system.

这个制度对员工很公平吗?zhè ge zhì dù duì yuán gōng hěn gōng píng ma

Is this system fair to employees?

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