体系

たいけい

system, organization

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Understanding 体系

The word 体系 refers to a structured system or organization, often describing a set of interconnected parts that function together. It is commonly used in contexts like management systems, educational frameworks, or scientific classifications.

Usage and Nuance

When using 体系, speakers often imply a formal, organized, and systematic arrangement rather than a random collection. It emphasizes the coherence and interrelation of components within a whole.

Common Collocations

  • 管理体系 (management system): refers to the organizational structure and processes for managing a company or institution.
  • 教育体系 (education system): the framework and institutions involved in education.
  • 生态体系 (ecosystem): biological systems involving organisms and their environment.

Tips

Avoid confusing 体系 with 系统, which also means system but often emphasizes the technical or mechanical aspect. 体系 tends to highlight the conceptual or organizational structure.

Use 体系 when you want to stress the organized, hierarchical, or conceptual nature of a system.

Example Sentences

The company's management system is very well established and can effectively coordinate the work of various departments.

The reform of the education system has played an important role in improving students' overall quality.

In biology, an ecosystem refers to the interactions and relationships between organisms and their environment.