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    Expressing "type" or "kind" with 类 (lèi)

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    Structure

    这/那 + 类 + Noun

    Explanation

    The classifier 类 (lèi) means "type," "kind," or "category." It is used to classify or group things together. When placed after a demonstrative like 这 or 那, it means "this type" or "that type," as in 这类 meaning "this kind of."

    Examples

    • 这类问题在考试中经常出现。

      Zhè lèi wèntí zài kǎoshì zhōng jīngcháng chūxiàn.

      This type of question frequently appears on exams.

    • 我不太喜欢那类电影。

      Wǒ bù tài xǐhuān nà lèi diànyǐng.

      I don't really like that type of movie.

    • 这类食物对健康不太好。

      Zhè lèi shíwù duì jiànkāng bù tài hǎo.

      This type of food is not very good for your health.

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