种種 zhǒng — kind, sort (classifier for types)
zhǒng (third tone, dipping)zhong3
Traditional: 種
kind, sort (classifier for types)
HSK 3· HSK 1–4 (classic)Level 3· Three-band, nine-level standardmeasure
Meanings
kind, sort (classifier for types)
Counts kinds, not items: 一种茶 one variety of tea, 很多种饮料 many sorts of drink. 这种 and 那种 point at a type where 这个 and 那个 would point at a single thing.
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Example sentences
- 这个商店有很多种饮料。這個商店有很多種飲料。Zhège (fourth tone, falling) shāngdiàn (first tone, high and level) yǒu (third tone, dipping) hěn (third tone, dipping) duō (first tone, high and level) zhǒng (third tone, dipping) yǐnliào. (third tone, dipping)···
This shop has many kinds of drink.
- 这种花春天才开。這種花春天才開。Zhè (fourth tone, falling) zhǒng (third tone, dipping) huā (first tone, high and level) chūntiān (first tone, high and level) cái (second tone, rising) kāi. (first tone, high and level)···
This kind of flower only opens in spring.
Common mistakes
Not quite我喜欢这个茶。
Correct我喜欢这种茶。
Liking a variety rather than the cup in front of you calls for 种. 这个茶 is this particular tea; 这种茶 is tea of this kind — and preferences are almost always about kinds.