Chinese word

种类

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǒng lèi

Meaning

  • nounkind

Example

书店里有很多种类的书。shū diàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhǒng lèi de shū

There are many kinds of books in the bookstore.

Illustration for 种类 (kind)

More examples

超市里种类很多，我很难决定买哪一种。chāo shì lǐ zhǒng lèi hěn duō wǒ hěn nán jué dìng mǎi nǎ yì zhǒng

There are many kinds in the supermarket, so it is hard for me to decide which one to buy.

Core concept

Things arranged into separate groups according to a shared feature, form, or standard.

Common phrases

  • 种类很多zhǒng lèi hěn duō

    many kinds

  • 按种类分组àn zhǒng lèi fēn zǔ

    group by kind

Similar words

类别lèi bié: A classification group based on a chosen feature, rule, or criterion.
类型lèi xíng: A recognizable type with a particular form or set of traits.
品种pín zhǒng: A distinct variety found among plants, animals, or goods.

Definition in Chinese

表示事物的不同类别或形式，侧重按某种标准划分出的各个类别。biǎo shì shì wù de bù tóng lèi bié huò xíng shì cè zhòng àn móu zhǒng biāo zhǔn huà fēn chū de gè gè lèi bié

Word origin

种 (zhǒng, "type") + 类 (lèi, "category") forms a compound that presents things as separate groups under a shared standard.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 种类 (zhǒnglèi, "types") often describes the range offered by a shop, menu, or collection, so the focus is on available groups rather than one item.

Other meanings

  • categorynoun

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