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    Referring to 'type' or 'category' with 类型 (lèixíng)

    Listing & Enumeration
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    类型 + 的 + Noun / Noun + 的 + 类型

    Explanation

    类型 (lèixíng) is a noun meaning "type," "category," or "kind." It is used to classify things into distinct groups or categories. For example, you can talk about types of diseases, types of movies, or types of food using 类型.

    Examples

    • 这部电影属于什么类型？

      Zhè bù diànyǐng shǔyú shénme lèixíng?

      What genre does this movie belong to?

    • 我喜欢各种类型的音乐，但最爱爵士乐。

      Wǒ xǐhuān gè zhǒng lèixíng de yīnyuè, dàn zuì ài juéshìyuè.

      I like all types of music, but I love jazz the most.

    • 这种类型的工作需要很强的沟通能力。

      Zhè zhǒng lèixíng de gōngzuò xūyào hěn qiáng de gōutōng nénglì.

      This type of work requires very strong communication skills.

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