leoi6 bit6類別类别

Jyutpingleoi6 bit6

Yaleleuih biht

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Category or classification; groups separated by different types.

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How it's used

While 類別 is a standard term for classification, it sounds quite formal or administrative in daily speech. People often prefer simpler alternatives like 種類 or 咁樣嘅嘢 when talking about types of things in casual settings. It is most frequently encountered in professional, academic, or technical contexts.

Measure word

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Examples

ni1呢di1啲caan2產ban2品suk6屬jyu1於bin1邊go3個leoi6類bit6別aa4呀？

Which category do these products belong to?

ngo5我dei6哋jiu3要zoeng1將di1啲man4文gin2件fan1分hoi1開m4唔tung4同leoi6類bit6別。

We need to sort the documents into different categories.

Common phrases

caan2產ban2品leoi6類bit6別

product category

man4文gin2件leoi6類bit6別

document category

Common mistake

Learners often use 類別 when they simply mean a type or kind, which can make their speech sound overly stiff or robotic. For everyday objects or people, 種類 or 款式 is much more natural.