English–Chinese

“same kind” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintóng lèi

Example

这些都是同类。zhè xiē dōu shì tóng lèi

These are all of the same kind.

Illustration for 同类 (same kind)

How to say “same kind” in Chinese

“Same kind” in Chinese is 同类 (tóng lèi).

A mental shelf for people or things that belong together because they have key features in common.

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

Example sentences with 同类

很多同类产品功能相似但价格不同。hěn duō tóng lèi chán pǐn gōng néng xiāng sì dàn jià gé bù tóng

Many similar products have similar functions but different prices.

Tips for using 同类

  • For people, this word can suggest shared attitudes or behavior and may sound critical, so neutral descriptions of people often need a more specific basis for comparison.

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