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类

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The word "之类" is formed through the classical Chinese method of combining the possessive and connective particle "之" (which denotes a relationship akin to 'of' or 'belonging to') with the noun "类" meaning 'category' or 'kind'. Its formation is a direct, literal fusion meaning "of that category", where the preceding element is understood to be the specific example that belongs to the general class stated or implied by "类". This creates a single, fixed compound that functions as a cohesive unit to generalize or offer examples.

Example Sentences Hide

我喜欢苹果之类的水果。

Wǒ xǐhuān píngguǒ zhīlèi de shuǐguǒ.

I like fruits such as apples.

超市里有牛奶、面包之类的东西。

Chāoshì lǐ yǒu niúnǎi, miànbāo zhīlèi de dōngxi.

There are things like milk and bread in the supermarket.

他经常阅读小说、杂志之类的书籍。

Tā jīngcháng yuèdú xiǎoshuō, zázhì zhīlèi de shūjí.

He often reads books like novels and magazines.

如果去旅行，我会带相机、地图之类的重要物品。

Rúguǒ qù lǚxíng, wǒ huì dài xiàngjī, dìtú zhīlèi de zhòngyào wùpǐn.

If I go traveling, I will bring important items such as a camera and a map.

在职场中，沟通能力、团队合作之类的软技能至关重要。

Zài zhíchǎng zhōng, gōutōng nénglì, tuánduì hézuò zhīlèi de ruǎn jìnéng zhì guān zhòngyào.

In the workplace, soft skills like communication ability and teamwork are crucial.

Word Definition - 之类

zhī lèi and so on; and such

Individual Character Details

之 zhī
类 lèi