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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
一系列yíxìlièa series ofHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #48886, Hard
一系列yíxìlièa string ofHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #48886, Hard
yíxìliè(yi2xi4lie4)yi xi lie T1
  1. 1a series of
  2. 2a string of
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March 24, 2026

一系列yíxìliè(yi2xi4lie4)

一系列 refers to a sequence or a series of related items or events. It is commonly used in contexts such as describing a range of products, a series of actions, or events that follow one another in a logical order.

Strokes14Frequency#48886DifficultyHard
Cultural note

The concept of a series is significant in Chinese culture, especially in contexts like film and literature, where sequels or series are common. For example, popular TV shows often have a 一系列 of episodes that tell a comprehensive story.

Memory tip

Imagine a line of dominoes (一系列) set up in a row, waiting to fall one after another. The '一' (one) signifies the starting point, while the '系列' (series) evokes the idea of a connected chain. Visualize the sound of 'yi' as the first domino tipping over, leading to the rest—a captivating series unfolding.

Meanings of 一系列

yíxìliè(yi2xi4lie4)
1a series of
2a string of
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About 一系列

一系列Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

系列 (xìliè) vs 一组 (yīzǔ) — use 一系列 when emphasizing a continuous sequence, while 一组 refers more to a collection or group without the implication of order.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the context in which you use 一系列; it is generally formal and fits well in written communication. Common collocations include 一系列措施 (a series of measures) or 一系列事件 (a series of events). Tone pitfalls can arise with '系列' as learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 一系列 itself is not an HSK word, it is beneficial for HSK 4 learners who are expanding their vocabulary with phrases that describe relationships among multiple items. Focus on understanding how it fits in sentences and practice using it with other HSK vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

A frequent mistake is using 一系列 inappropriately with singular nouns, such as saying '一系列的苹果' (a series of apple) instead of '一系列的苹果们' for multiple apples. Remember, 一系列 always implies multiple items.

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Component characters

一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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系jìto connect
HSK 57 strokes糸
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列lièto arrange
HSK 46 strokes刂
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How to say a series of in Chinese

“a series of” in Chinese is一系列yíxìliè

一系列 refers to a sequence or a series of related items or events. It is commonly used in contexts such as describing a range of products, a series of actions, or events that follow one another in a logical order.

When to use 一系列

Be cautious with the context in which you use 一系列; it is generally formal and fits well in written communication. Common collocations include 一系列措施 (a series of measures) or 一系列事件 (a series of events). Tone pitfalls can arise with '系列' as learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words.

一系列 or something close to it

系列 (xìliè) vs 一组 (yīzǔ) — use 一系列 when emphasizing a continuous sequence, while 一组 refers more to a collection or group without the implication of order.

What learners get wrong

A frequent mistake is using 一系列 inappropriately with singular nouns, such as saying '一系列的苹果' (a series of apple) instead of '一系列的苹果们' for multiple apples. Remember, 一系列 always implies multiple items.

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Yes, 一系列 can refer to both physical objects, like products, and abstract concepts, like actions or events.

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