Definition
之类 is a suffix attached directly to a noun, noun phrase, or a list of examples to indicate 'things of that kind' or 'and the like'. It functions like 'such as', 'etc.', or 'and so on' in English. You'll often see it in the pattern 'noun + 之类 + 的 + noun' (e.g., 水果之类的东西 'things like fruits'). It always follows the item(s) it refers to and is not used as a standalone word.
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(suffix) and the likesuch asand so on
Examples
- 、之类。Tā xǐhuan chī píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo zhī lèi de shuǐguǒ.He likes to eat fruits like apples, bananas, and the like.
- ，、之类，。Zhè lèi wèntí, bǐrú jìshù, guǎnlǐ zhī lèi, dōu xūyào jīngyàn.This type of problem, such as technology, management, and so on, all require experience.
- 之类，。Bú yào zǒng shì mǎi nàxiē língshí zhī lèi de dōngxi, duì shēntǐ bù hǎo.Don't always buy things like snacks and such; it's bad for your health.
Grammar
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