Chinese
zhǒnglèi
Meaning: type; kind; category
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

種類
種
類
种类
种
类

Example sentences

This store sells many different types of fruit.
這家店的商品種類很多。
这家店的商品种类很多。
This shop has a wide variety of goods.
這間超市的商品種類非常多樣。
这间超市的商品种类非常多样。
The variety of goods in this supermarket is very diverse.
這個公園裡有許多不同種類的鳥類。
这个公园里有许多不同种类的鸟类。
There are many different types of birds in this park.
昆蟲是地球上種類最多的動物。
昆虫是地球上种类最多的动物。
Insects are the animals with the most species on Earth.
這間百貨公司的商品種類齊全,應有盡有。
这间百货公司的商品种类齐全,应有尽有。
The department store has a complete variety of goods; it has everything one could want.

Usage Notes

Refers to a class or category of things.

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