No. 8,581 in Chinese
type
The Chinese word "type" (类型, lèixíng) means "category" or "kind."
In a sentence
这种类型的电影很受欢迎。
This type of movie is very popular.
In this sentence, '类型' ('type') is used to classify and describe a category or genre of movies.
你喜欢什么类型的运动？
What type of sport do you like?
'类型' ('type') asks about someone's preference for a category of sports, demonstrating its use in inquiring specific preferences.
这种问题属于常见类型，可以通过简单的策略解决。
This type of problem belongs to the common types and can be solved with simple strategies.
'类型' ('type') is used to categorize problems to clarify them as part of a greater group sharing a similar nature.
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