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“classify” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēn lèi

Example

请把这些文件分类一下。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē wén jiàn fēn lèi yí xià

Please classify these files.

Illustration for 分类 (classify)

How to say “classify” in Chinese

“Classify” in Chinese is 分类 (fēn lèi).

A sorting process that turns a mixed set into organized groups.

Full entry for 分类: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 分类

她把垃圾按可回收和不可回收分类。tā bǎ lā jī àn kě huí shōu hé bù kě huí shōu fēn lèi

She classified the garbage as recyclable and non-recyclable.

Tips for using 分类

  • The grouping rule matters because the same items can receive different arrangements when the purpose changes, such as searching by date instead of by topic.

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