类 (lèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 类 (lèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 类 (lèi) means "Category; kind; type; class". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 类 stroke by stroke?

类 has 9 strokes. The radical is 大. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 类 and 奁?

类 (lèi) and 奁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 类?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 大. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 类?

Common words containing 类 include: 人类 (rén lèi) — humanity; mankind; 分类 (fēn lèi) — To classify; category; 种类 (zhǒng lèi) — Kind; category; type..

How to Write 类

The character 类 (lèi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

类 is pronounced lèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Category; kind; type; class.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 类 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 类

人类 rén lèi

humanity; mankind

分类 fēn lèi

To classify; category

种类 zhǒng lèi

Kind; category; type.

Example Sentences

人类需要保护自然环境。

rén lèi xū yào bǎo hù zì rán huán jìng

Humans need to protect the natural environment.

请把这些书进行分类。

qǐng bǎ zhè xiē shū jìn xíng fēn lèi

Please categorize these books.

超市里有很多种类的水果。

chāo shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhǒng lèi de shuǐ guǒ

There are many kinds of fruit in the supermarket.

Similar Characters

奁 lián

奂 huàn

奄 yǎn

Practice Writing 类 (lèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 类

What does 类 (lèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 类 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 类 and 奁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 类?

What common words use 类?

How to Write 类 (lèi)