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    Using 种 (zhǒng) as a measure word for "type" or "kind"

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 种 + Noun

    Explanation

    The word 种 (zhǒng) functions as a measure word meaning "type," "kind," or "variety." It is placed between a number and a noun to indicate different categories of something. For example, 多种氨基酸 means "many types of amino acids."

    Examples

    • 这家店有好几种口味的冰淇淋。

      zhè jiā diàn yǒu hǎo jǐ zhǒng kǒuwèi de bīngqílín.

      This shop has several flavors of ice cream.

    • 我们尝试了三种不同的方法来解决这个问题。

      wǒmen chángshì le sān zhǒng bùtóng de fāngfǎ lái jiějué zhège wèntí.

      We tried three different methods to solve this problem.

    • 这种水果我从来没见过。

      zhè zhǒng shuǐguǒ wǒ cónglái méi jiàn guò.

      I have never seen this kind of fruit before.

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