Writing
类 (lèi) — how to say "kind" in Chinese
类
Kind, type
noun · measure word
Radicals / Keys
米
Rice
#119 · mǐ · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
一类动物
yí lèi dòngwù
a kind of animal
哪类人
nǎ lèi rén
what kind of people
Examples
我喜欢这类电影。
I like this kind of movie.
这是哪类？
What kind is this?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "kind" in Chinese?
"kind" in Chinese is 类 (lèi).
类 meaning
类 (lèi) means "Kind, type".
How is 类 pronounced?
It is pronounced lèi (written as lei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "kind" in Chinese characters?
It is written 类 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 类?
类 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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