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    Referring to systems with 体系 (tǐxì)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    体系 (tǐxì) means "system" or "framework," referring to an organized set of principles, structures, or networks that function together. It is used to describe large-scale organized structures such as transportation systems, political systems, or theoretical frameworks. The term conveys a sense of interconnected, comprehensive organization.

    Examples

    • 他们正在建立一套新的教育体系。

      Tāmen zhèngzài jiànlì yī tào xīn de jiàoyù tǐxì.

      They are establishing a new education system.

    • 中国古代有一套完整的官僚体系。

      Zhōngguó gǔdài yǒu yī tào wánzhěng de guānliáo tǐxì.

      Ancient China had a complete bureaucratic system.

    • 这个城市的交通体系非常发达。

      Zhège chéngshì de jiāotōng tǐxì fēicháng fādá.

      This city's transportation system is very well developed.

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