COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 类 is built
类 can be remembered by breaking it into 米 + 大. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 类 (lèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
kind
lèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lèi
类
kind
Common words
fēn lèi
分类
to classify
lèi sì
类似
similar; analogous
lèi xíng
类型
type; kind; category; (computer programming) type
rén lèi
人类
humanity; human race; mankind
zhǒng lèi
种类
kind; genus; type; category
lèi bié
类别
classification; category
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 类
Say “lèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 类
Common words and phrases
fēn lèi
to classify
lèi sì
similar; analogous
lèi xíng
type; kind; category; (computer programming) type
rén lèi
humanity; human race; mankind
zhǒng lèi
kind; genus; type; category
lèi bié
classification; category
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“类”。
Zhège zì shì “lèi”.
This character is “类”.
我正在学习“类”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lèi” zì.
I am learning the character “类”.
请写一遍“类”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lèi”.
Please write “类” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 类?
类 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 类 (lèi) mean?
类 (lèi) means kind.
What is the radical of 类?
The radical of 类 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.