Chinese
Meaning: to tie; to fasten; to buckle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

繫
系

Example sentences

Please fasten your seatbelt before driving.
請把安全帶繫緊。
请把安全带系紧。
Please fasten your seatbelt tightly.
為了安全起見,請繫好安全帶。
为了安全起见,请系好安全带。
For the sake of safety, please fasten your seatbelt.
他今天繫了一條紅色的領帶。
他今天系了一条红色的领带。
He is wearing a red necktie today.
飛機起飛時,請繫上安全帶。
飞机起飞时,请系上安全带。
When the plane takes off, please fasten your seatbelt.
他將遊艇繫在岸邊。
他将游艇系在岸边。
After returning from the voyage, he tied the yacht to the shore.
她腰間繫著一塊精緻的玉珮。
她腰间系著一块精致的玉珮。
She wore an exquisite jade ornament tied at her waist.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for tying knots or fastening things like seatbelts, shoelaces, or neckties.

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