种 (zhǒng) — how to say "kind" in Chinese

Kind, type

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Examples

这里植着很多不同的花卉。

Many different kinds of flowers are planted here.

水果很好吃。

This kind of fruit is very delicious.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 种 (zhǒng) — kind, type

[zhǒng-] Johnny embarked on a quest to invent a new kind of plant. With a tiny shovel in hand, he carefully sowed seeds, imagining a unique 种 "type" 🌾 that combines wheat, corn, and sunflowers. Johnny is hopeful that his unusual 种 harvest will amaze everyone at the upcoming fair!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "kind" in Chinese?

"kind" in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng).

What does 种 mean in English?

种 (zhǒng) means "Kind, type".

How is 种 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhǒng (written as zhong). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "kind" in Chinese characters?

It is written 种.

What HSK level is 种?

种 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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