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-====== lèixíng: 类型 - Type, Kind, Category, Style ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** leixing, 类型, Chinese type, kind in Chinese, category in Chinese, what does leixing mean, Chinese word for category, HSK 4 vocabulary, Mandarin type, Chinese classification +
-  * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese word **类型 (lèixíng)**, which means "type," "kind," or "category." This fundamental HSK 4 noun is crucial for classifying everything in Mandarin, from movie genres and personality types to file formats and product models. This guide breaks down its meaning, provides practical examples for modern China, and clarifies its difference from similar words like 种类 (zhǒnglèi), helping you use it with precision and confidence. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** lèixíng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A specific kind, category, or type of person or thing based on shared features or a model. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **类型 (lèixíng)** is your go-to word for "type" or "category." It's a neutral, slightly formal term used to sort things into groups. Think of it as a label you'd put on a folder to organize its contents: "File Type," "Blood Type," "Personality Type," "Product Type." It's the word you use when you want to bring logical order and clarity to a discussion by classifying things based on their common characteristics or style. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **类 (lèi):** This character's original form depicted sorting different grains of rice. By itself, it means "class," "category," or "kind." Think of it as the act of grouping similar things together. +
-  * **型 (xíng):** This character's origin is related to a clay or bronze mold used for casting. It means "model," "pattern," or "type." It implies a standard shape or form that things can be based on. +
-  * When combined, **类型 (lèixíng)** literally means "a category (类) based on a specific model or pattern (型)." This fusion creates a precise word for a well-defined "type" or classification. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-While **类型 (lèixíng)** doesn't carry deep philosophical weight like `[[关系]] (guānxi)`, its importance lies in how it reflects a structured way of seeing the world that is embedded in the Chinese language. +
-The most famous example of this is the mandatory use of measure words (量词, liàngcí). You can't just say "one book"; you must say "一本书 (yì běn shū)," using the correct classifier for books. **类型 (lèixíng)** is the conceptual big brother to measure words. It takes this categorization to a higher, more abstract level. +
-In Western culture, "type" can be very casual (e.g., "He's not my type"). While you can express this in Chinese with **类型** (e.g., 他不是我喜欢的类型 - Tā bùshì wǒ xǐhuān de lèixíng), it sounds slightly more analytical and deliberate. The use of **类型** implies a more conscious act of categorization, as if you're sorting people or things based on a defined set of criteria, rather than just a vague feeling. It reflects a preference for order and clear classification in communication. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**类型** is an incredibly versatile and common word in modern life, especially in contexts that require precision. +
-  * **Technology and Business:** It's standard terminology in IT and commerce. You'll see it used for 文件**类型** (wénjiàn lèixíng - file type), 数据**类型** (shùjù lèixíng - data type), 产品**类型** (chǎnpǐn lèixíng - product type), and 客户**类型** (kèhù lèixíng - customer type). +
-  * **Social and Personal:** It's used to discuss personality, preferences, and identity. For example, 性格**类型** (xìnggé lèixíng - personality type, like in MBTI tests) and 血**型** (xuèxíng - blood type, a common topic in East Asia). +
-  * **Arts and Entertainment:** It's the primary word for "genre." You'll frequently hear people ask about your favorite 电影**类型** (diànyǐng lèixíng - movie genre) or 音乐**类型** (yīnyuè lèixíng - music genre). +
-  * **As a Question:** The pattern "什么**类型**的..." (shénme lèixíng de...) or "哪种**类型**..." (nǎ zhǒng lèixíng...) is a very common way to ask "What kind of..." or "Which type of...". +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 我们公司提供多种**类型**的服务。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen gōngsī tígōng duō zhǒng **lèixíng** de fúwù. +
-    * English: Our company offers many types of services. +
-    * Analysis: A standard, slightly formal business sentence. **类型** is used here to categorize the company's offerings. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我最喜欢的电影**类型**是科幻片。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de diànyǐng **lèixíng** shì kēhuànpiàn. +
-    * English: My favorite movie genre (type) is science fiction. +
-    * Analysis: This is a perfect example of using **类型** for genre. It's the most natural word in this context. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 你的MBTI测试结果是什么**类型**？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ de MBTI cèshì jiéguǒ shì shénme **lèixíng**? +
-    * English: What's your MBTI test result type? +
-    * Analysis: Shows how **类型** is used for modern, international concepts like personality tests. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这种建筑**类型**在南方很少见。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè zhǒng jiànzhú **lèixíng** zài nánfāng hěn shǎojiàn. +
-    * English: This type of architecture is rare in the south. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **类型** refers to a specific style or model of architecture. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 请选择正确的文件**类型**再上传。 +
-    * Pinyin: Qǐng xuǎnzé zhèngquè de wénjiàn **lèixíng** zài shàngchuán. +
-    * English: Please select the correct file type before uploading. +
-    * Analysis: A very common phrase in technical or web contexts. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 他不是我喜欢的**类型**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā bùshì wǒ xǐhuān de **lèixíng**. +
-    * English: He's not my type. +
-    * Analysis: This is how you use **类型** to talk about romantic preference. It's direct and clear. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 医生问我我的血**型**是什么。 +
-    * Pinyin: Yīshēng wèn wǒ wǒ de xuè**xíng** shì shénme. +
-    * English: The doctor asked me what my blood type is. +
-    * Analysis: Note the common abbreviation 血型 (xuèxíng) from 血的类型 (xuè de lèixíng). This is the standard term. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 这两个是完全不同**类型**的问题，不能混为一谈。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè liǎng ge shì wánquán bùtóng **lèixíng** de wèntí, bùnéng hùnwéiyītán. +
-    * English: These are two completely different types of problems; they can't be lumped together. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates using **类型** for abstract concepts like "problems" or "questions." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 根据不同的客户**类型**，我们有不同的营销策略。 +
-    * Pinyin: Gēnjù bùtóng de kèhù **lèixíng**, wǒmen yǒu bùtóng de yíngxiāo cèlüè. +
-    * English: We have different marketing strategies according to different customer types. +
-    * Analysis: Another classic business use case, showing how categorization leads to action. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 你比较喜欢哪种**类型**的音乐，古典还是流行？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ bǐjiào xǐhuān nǎ zhǒng **lèixíng** de yīnyuè, gǔdiǎn háishì liúxíng? +
-    * English: Which type of music do you prefer, classical or pop? +
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