What does 种 mean in Chinese?

种 (zhǒng) means "kind, type" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 3.

How do you write 种?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 种 is written.

What is the radical of 种?

Radical information for 种 is being updated.

How many strokes does 种 have?

Stroke count information for 种 is being updated.

What HSK level is 种?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 种 is a character to recognise at HSK 3 and to write by hand at HSK 3.

种 (zhǒng): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

种

zhǒng

kind, type

HSK 3 character

Quick Answer

种 (zhǒng) means "kind, type" with HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 种 →Animated stroke-order for 种 →

Pronunciation

zhǒng

Meaning

Primary: kind

Other meanings:

type

Basic info

Pinyin	zhǒng
Meanings	kind, type
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#592 most common

Example sentences

这种东西。
Zhè zhǒng dōngxi.
This kind of thing.
From 种 (HSK 3)
生物学家研究了各种不同种类的动植物特征。
Shēngwùxuéjiā yánjiū le gèzhǒng bùtóng zhǒnglèi de dòngzhíwù tèzhēng.
Biologists studied the characteristics of various different species of animals and plants.
From 种类 (HSK 5)
农民正在田里播种。
Nóngmín zhèngzài tián lǐ bōzhǒng.
Farmers are sowing seeds in the field.
From 播种 (HSK 6)

Words containing 种

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
种	zhǒng	kind, type	HSK 3
种类	zhǒnglèi	type	HSK 5
播种	bōzhǒng	to sow seeds	HSK 6
耕种	gēngzhòng	to plow and plant

On the new HSK 3 exam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

种

zhǒng

kind, type

HSK 3 character

Quick Answer

种 (zhǒng) means "kind, type" with HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 种 →Animated stroke-order for 种 →

Pronunciation

zhǒng

Meaning

Primary: kind

Other meanings:

type

Basic info

Pinyin	zhǒng
Meanings	kind, type
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#592 most common

Example sentences

这种东西。
Zhè zhǒng dōngxi.
This kind of thing.
From 种 (HSK 3)
生物学家研究了各种不同种类的动植物特征。
Shēngwùxuéjiā yánjiū le gèzhǒng bùtóng zhǒnglèi de dòngzhíwù tèzhēng.
Biologists studied the characteristics of various different species of animals and plants.
From 种类 (HSK 5)
农民正在田里播种。
Nóngmín zhèngzài tián lǐ bōzhǒng.
Farmers are sowing seeds in the field.
From 播种 (HSK 6)

Words containing 种

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
种	zhǒng	kind, type	HSK 3
种类	zhǒnglèi	type	HSK 5
播种	bōzhǒng	to sow seeds	HSK 6
耕种	gēngzhòng	to plow and plant

On the new HSK 3 exam

Studying for HSK 3? Keep 种 with the rest of your level.

HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each character comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.

Start studying free The words new HSK 3 adds

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.