Chinese word

类

Pronunciation

Pinyinlèi

Meaning

  • nountype

Example

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

This question is divided into two types.

Illustration for 类 (type)

More examples

动物可根据生活习性分为不同的类。dòng wù kě gēn jù shēng huó xí xìng fēn wéi bù tóng de lèi

Animals can be divided into different types according to their living habits.

Core concept

A boundary that gathers similar things into one recognized group.

Common phrases

  • 分为两类fēn wéi liǎng lèi

    be divided into two types

  • 各类商品gè lèi shāng pǐn

    all kinds of goods

  • 属于同一类shǔ yú tóng yí lèi

    belong to the same type

Similar words

种类zhǒng lèi: A kind identified by differences in form or nature.
类型lèi xíng: A type identified by its shape or function.
类别lèi bié: A classification category given a distinct name.

Definition in Chinese

表示具有共同特征、可以归为一组的事物的种类或类别。biǎo shì jù yǒu gòng tóng tè zhēng ké yǐ guī wèi yì zǔ de shì wù de zhǒng lèi huò lèi bié

Word origin

The simplified form 类 (lèi, "type") comes from traditional 類 (lèi, "type"), a character long associated with grouping things that share features.

Usage tips

  • When a discussion is divided into several groups, a number before this noun counts the groups rather than the individual items in them.

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