leoi6類类
Jyutpingleoi6
Yaleleuih
Definition
Kind, type, class, or category.
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How it's used
Often used with the classifier 啲 or the demonstrative 呢 to categorize things or people. It functions as a noun for classification rather than just a simple measure word. When referring to a specific variety, it is almost always preceded by a number or a demonstrative like 呢 or 嗰.
Examples
This type of person loves gossiping the most.
Which type of music do you like?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 類 with 種. While they are interchangeable in many contexts, 種 is more commonly used for biological species or distinct varieties of items, whereas 類 emphasizes the grouping of things based on shared characteristics or categories.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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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.
