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The character "系" structurally centers on the silk radical "糸", reflecting its early association with threaded connections, and etymologically it conveyed the act of tying or linking. Over time, its meaning expanded from physical attachment to denote abstract sequences or groupings, such as familial lineages, systematic categories, and institutional departments. The traditional form of "系" retains the components "丿" over "糸", emphasizing a sense of continuity, while its semantic range shifted from concrete bonds to encompass relational systems in both social and organizational contexts.
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请系好安全带。
她是中文系的学生。
这关系到我们的安全。
系统需要更新。
他系了一条红领带。
这两个事件有密切联系。
宇宙的星系数量难以估量。
这项研究涉及多个学科系。