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“type” in Chinese

Chinese

Also类 (lèi) · 类别 (lèi bié) · 打字 (dǎ zì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinlèi xíng

Example

这个产品有不同的类型。zhè ge chán pǐn yǒu bù tóng de lèi xíng

This product has different types.

Illustration for 类型 (type)

How to say “type” in Chinese

“Type” in Chinese is 类型 (lèi xíng).

One slot in a system for sorting things by shared traits, purpose, or form.

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

Example sentences with 类型

我们需要了解每种类型的特点。wǒ men xū yào liáo jiě méi zhǒng lèi xíng de tè diǎn

We need to understand the characteristics of each type.

Tips for using 类型

  • In product conversations, this word identifies a broad family of products, while a model number or exact version calls for more specific wording.

Other Chinese words for “type”

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类

lèi

nountype

这个问题分为两类。zhè ge wèn tí fēn wéi liǎng lèi

This question is divided into two types.

请告诉我你喜欢的类别。qǐng gào sù wǒ nǐ xǐ huān de lèi bié

Please tell me which type you like.

我在手机上打字很快。wǒ zài shǒu jī shàng dǎ zì hěn kuài

I type very quickly on my phone.

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