HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
类 — category, kind, type
- Reading
- lèi
- Meaning
- category, kind, type
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
类 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is lèi and it means category, kind, type. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
类 appears in everyday chinese words such as 类 (kind, type, class), 人类 (humanity, mankind) and 分类 (classify, categorize).
Chinese words containing 类
Frequently asked questions
What does 类 mean in Chinese?
类 means category, kind, type in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 类 read?
类 is read lèi. Reading it inside real words — 类 and 人类 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 类 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 类 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 类 in a word?
A common word containing 类 is 类 (lèi) — "kind, type, class". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 类 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 类 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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