Meaning
体系 refers to an organized system or structure where different parts are interconnected and work together as a coherent whole. It's commonly used in academic, technical, and organizational contexts to describe systematic arrangements of ideas, institutions, or procedures.
Usage
This is a formal term typically used in academic writing, professional contexts, and official discourse. It appears frequently in discussions of theoretical frameworks, organizational structures, legal systems, and educational curricula. Native speakers use it when emphasizing the systematic or structured nature of something, rather than just calling it a simple 'system' (系统).
Examples
- 01中国建立了完善的法律体系。.China has established a comprehensive legal system.
- 02这本书介绍了西方哲学的理论体系。.This book introduces the theoretical system of Western philosophy.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个完整的体系
- 套一套理论体系
Common collocations
- 理论体系theoretical system
- 教育体系education system
- 法律体系legal system
- 知识体系knowledge system
Origin
The word combines 体 (body/form) with 系 (system/connection), literally meaning 'bodily system' or 'structural system,' emphasizing the organized, interconnected nature of the whole.