类型
lèixíng
The Chinese word for 'type' is 类型 (lèixíng).
类型 refers to a category of people or things that share common characteristics. When you want to refer to a specific kind of thing, you can use the construction 这类 (zhè lèi) to mean 'this type of' followed by a noun or the phrase 那种类型 (nà zhǒng lèixíng) to mean 'that type of'. Note that if you mean the act of typing or entering data into a device, you should use the formal term 输入 (shūrù) instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 类型 is composed of two parts: 类 (lèi), which means 'category' or 'kind' and 型 (xíng), which means 'model' or 'pattern'.
How do you pronounce it?
lèixíng
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 类型 to describe the physical act of typing information into a computer or phone. Use the formal term 输入 (shūrù) for that action.
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the word for 'typing' (输入) literally translates to 'input', focusing on the data entering the machine rather than the physical act of hitting keys.
- The character 类 is used in the phrase 类人 (lèirén) to describe 'humanoid' things, effectively meaning 'human-type'.
- In modern digital slang, the word 型 (xíng) can sometimes be used to describe a person's style or 'vibe'.
Examples in context
- 汤姆和我说玛丽是他喜欢的类型。Tom told me that Mary is his type.This sentence is useful for describing someone's personal preference using 类型.Tatoeba #13048177 by maina, translation #9291664 by Nylez
- 虽然视频平台没有明确禁止此类内容，但这种类型的作品的流量会被限制。While video platforms do not explicitly ban such content, works of this type will have their traffic restricted.This sentence shows how to discuss a specific 类型 of work in the context of platform restrictions.Tatoeba #13970770 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #13970777 by jan_OkulaJu
- 这不是我喜欢的类型。This is not my type.This sentence demonstrates a common way to express personal dislike for a certain 类型.Tatoeba #333015 by fucongcong, translation #1702 by Swift
- 我正在打字。 (Wǒ zhèngzài dǎ zì.)I am typing.
- 请你打字输入密码。 (Qǐng nǐ dǎ zì shūrù mìmǎ.)Please type in the password.
- 请输入你的用户名。 (Qǐng shūrù nǐ de yònghù míng.)Please enter your username.
- 请输入你的地址。 (Qǐng shūrù nǐ de dìzhǐ.)Please type in your address.
- 我正在手机上打字。 (Wǒ zhèngzài shǒujī shàng dǎ zì.)I am typing on my mobile.
- 你能在手机上打字吗？ (Nǐ néng zài shǒujī shàng dǎ zì ma?)Can you type on your phone?
- 他正在敲代码。 (Tā zhèngzài qiāo dàimǎ.)He is typing code.
- 佢依家係度打嘢。(Keoi ji gaa hai dou da je.)He is typing now.
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are discussing different movie genres at a cafe.
- 梓涵 Zihan你最喜欢哪种类型的电影？Nǐ zuì xǐhuān nǎ zhǒng lèixíng de diànyǐng?What type of movies do you like most?
- 伟 Wei我比较喜欢科幻类型的。Wǒ bǐjiào xǐhuān kēhuàn lèixíng de.I prefer the science fiction type.
- 梓涵 Zihan那我们正好可以去看那部新片。Nà wǒmen zhènghǎo kěyǐ qù kàn nà bù xīn piàn.Then we can just go see that new film.
- 伟 Wei好啊，我早就想看了。Hǎo a, wǒ zǎojiù xiǎng kàn le.Sure, I've wanted to see it for a long time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
