How common it is
类 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lèi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
类表示种类、类别。
lèi biǎo shì zhǒng lèi 、 lèi bié。
类 means a type or category.
Context note
类常用于分类、学习和科学。
lèi cháng yòng yú fēn lèi 、 xué xí hé kē xué。
It is often used with classification, study, and science.
5 examples
这类问题不难。
zhè lèi wèn tí bù nán。
This type of problem is not hard.
分成两类。
fēn chéng liǎng lèi。
Divide into two categories.
动物有很多类。
dòng wù yǒu hěn duō lèi。
Animals have many types.
他喜欢这一类书。
tā xǐ huan zhè yí lèi shū。
He likes this kind of book.
这一类题要多练习。
zhè yí lèi tí yào duō liàn xí。
This kind of question needs more practice.
5 mini stories
老师说，不同类的东西要分开。
lǎo shī shuō， bù tóng lèi de dōng xī yào fēn kāi。
The teacher said different types of things should be separated.
这类故事很有趣。
zhè lèi gù shì hěn yǒu qù。
This kind of story is very interesting.
他把词语按类放好。
tā bǎ cí yǔ àn lèi fàng hǎo。
He sorted the words by type.
这一类人常常很认真。
zhè yí lèi rén cháng cháng hěn rèn zhēn。
People of this type are often very serious.
类的概念帮助我们整理知识。
lèi de gài niàn bāng zhù wǒ men zhěng lǐ zhī shi。
The concept of categories helps us organize knowledge.