How to Say ‘What kind’ in Simplified Chinese
什么类型
shén me lèi xíng
[shénme lèixíng]
💬 Usage Tip: [什么] plus a noun is a very common way to ask "what kind of...?" Just swap the noun: [什么音乐], [什么地方], [什么工作].
Phrase Breakdown
什么
shén me
[shénme]
what
Used to ask for information about something.
你喜欢什么类型的电影？
What type of movies do you like?
类型
lèi xíng
[lèixíng]
type
A category or class of things having specific characteristics.
你喜欢什么类型的电影？
What type of movies do you like?
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