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品种 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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品种
pǐnzhǒng
breed
HSK 5, n, 18 strokes, rank #11019, Hard
品种
pǐnzhǒng
variety
HSK 5, n, 18 strokes, rank #11019, Hard
pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3)pin zhong T3
1breed
2variety
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March 24, 2026
品种(品種)pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3)
品种 (pǐn zhǒng) refers to a specific breed or variety of something, often used in the context of animals, plants, or products. It conveys distinctions within categories, such as different breeds of dogs or varieties of rice, highlighting diversity within a single type.
Strokes18Frequency#11019DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese agriculture, understanding 品种 is crucial, especially with rice or tea, where different varieties significantly influence flavor and quality, reflecting China's rich agricultural heritage.
Memory tip
Think of 品 (pǐn) as 'product' and 种 (zhǒng) as 'type'—together they form a 'product type' or variety. Imagine a marketplace where you see various types of fruits, each labeled with its unique 品种, making it easier to remember this word's meaning.
Meanings of 品种
pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3)
1breed
2variety
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品种Simplified
品種Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11019Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
品系 (pǐnxì) refers to a lineage or strain within a species, while 品种 (pǐnzhǒng) emphasizes the variety or breed, often used in a broader context.
Usage Notes
When using 品种, it's common to pair it with specific subjects, like '水果的品种' (varieties of fruit). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where '类别' (category) might be more appropriate. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing 品 (pǐn) as 'pīn' can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 6 HSK word, 品种 connects well with other vocabulary about classification and characteristics. Students should practice using it in sentences that describe different types of items to reinforce understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 品种 with 类别, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这种水果的类别很多' instead of '这种水果的品种很多' is incorrect; use '品种' for specific varieties.
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品种 (pǐn zhǒng) refers to a specific breed or variety of something, often used in the context of animals, plants, or products. It conveys distinctions within categories, such as different breeds of dogs or varieties of rice, highlighting diversity within a single type.
When to use 品种
When using 品种, it's common to pair it with specific subjects, like '水果的品种' (varieties of fruit). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where '类别' (category) might be more appropriate. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing 品 (pǐn) as 'pīn' can lead to confusion.
品种 or something close to it
品系 (pǐnxì) refers to a lineage or strain within a species, while 品种 (pǐnzhǒng) emphasizes the variety or breed, often used in a broader context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 品种 with 类别, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这种水果的类别很多' instead of '这种水果的品种很多' is incorrect; use '品种' for specific varieties.
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Grammar Patterns of 品种
品种 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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银叶仙客来____不太耐寒。
The silver-leaved varieties of cyclamen are not quite as hardy.
Example Sentences for 品种 (15)
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银叶仙客来品种不太耐寒。
yín xié xiān kè lái pǐnzhǒng bùtài nài hán。
The silver-leaved varieties of cyclamen are not quite as hardy.
2
这一玫瑰新品种是由一种很老的品种培育而成的.
zhè yī méigui xīn pǐnzhǒng shì yóu yī zhǒng hěn lǎo de pǐnzhǒng péiyù ér chéng de.
This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
