係

Glyph origin
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The simplified form also exists as a traditional character, and is also used to simplify. In ancient times,, , and were usually interchangeable graphic variants, although in some compounds, only one form is acceptable (e.g.  and ).

Definitions

 * 1) to relate; to bear on
 * 2) to tie; to bind
 * 3)  to be copula
 * 4)  yes (as answer to a question)
 * 1)  yes (as answer to a question)
 * 1)  yes (as answer to a question)

Usage notes

 * Not to be confused with.
 * 係／系 is used in vernacular contexts, while is used in literary or formal contexts.

Noun

 * 1) person in charge; person responsible

Suffix

 * 1) person in charge; person responsible