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Yalebán júng
Definition
Species, breed, or variety of an organism.
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How it's used
While often used for animals and plants, this term is frequently applied to agricultural products like fruits or rice to describe specific varieties. It carries a slightly formal or technical tone compared to just using 種, which is the more common, all-purpose word for type or kind. When talking about pets, people often prefer to use 種類 or simply describe the specific name of the breed.
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This breed of dog is very smart.
Do you know what variety this fruit is?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 種類, which is a broader term for category or type. Use 品種 specifically when referring to biological classification or distinct cultivated varieties, rather than general categories of objects.
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Classifier
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
