Definition
类别 (lèi bié) is a formal noun for 'category, classification,' used in organized systems (e.g., library, product categories). It is more specific than 类 (lèi, general 'kind') and less abstract than 范畴 (fàn chóu, 'domain/scope' in philosophy). Unlike 种类 (zhǒng lèi, 'type, variety'), 类别 emphasizes a structured grouping within a classification.
noun
categoryclassification
Examples
- 类别。Zhège lèi bié de shū zài túshūguǎn sān lóu.Books in this category are on the third floor of the library.
- 类别，？Shāngpǐn lèi bié yǒu hěn duō zhǒng, nǐ xūyào nǎ yì zhǒng?There are many product categories — which one do you need?
- 类别。Wǒmen àn lèi bié zhěnglǐ kèhù zīliào.We organize client files by category.
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