Dictionary
English - Chinese

Type

taɪp
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

类型, 打字, 样式, 品种, 模范

Type meanings in Chinese

类型

Example:
What type of music do you like?
你喜欢什么类型的音乐?
There are many types of cars.
有很多类型的汽车。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions about categories or classifications.
Note: The word '类型' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and formal writing.

打字

Example:
I can type quickly on a keyboard.
我可以快速在键盘上打字。
She prefers to type rather than write by hand.
她更喜欢打字而不是手写。
Usage: informalContext: Used in contexts related to writing or data entry.
Note: The meaning '打字' specifically refers to the action of typing.

样式

Example:
This document has a new typeface.
这份文件有一种新的样式。
Can you change the type of the font?
你能更改字体的样式吗?
Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in design, typography, and visual presentation.
Note: In design contexts, '样式' refers to styles in graphics or text.

品种

Example:
This type of flower blooms in spring.
这种花在春天开花。
There are several types of dogs.
有几种品种的狗。
Usage: informalContext: Used when discussing varieties or breeds of plants or animals.
Note: The term '品种' is often used in agriculture and biology.

模范

Example:
He is a type of leader that inspires others.
他是那种激励他人的模范领导。
She is not the type to give up easily.
她不是那种容易放弃的模范。
Usage: informalContext: Used in character descriptions or to describe someone's behavior.
Note: In this context, '模范' refers to a model or example of a certain behavior or quality.

Type's synonyms

kind

Kind is used to refer to a category or type of something.
Example: What kind of music do you like?
Note: Kind is often used to ask about preferences or to categorize things.

category

Category refers to a group or class that shares similar characteristics.
Example: Please select a category for your blog post.
Note: Category is commonly used in organizing or classifying things.

sort

Sort is used to describe a particular type or kind of person or thing.
Example: He's not the sort of person who would lie.
Note: Sort can imply a specific characteristic or quality.

variety

Variety refers to a diverse assortment of different types or kinds.
Example: There is a variety of fruits available at the market.
Note: Variety emphasizes diversity and range.

Type expressions, common phrases

Type up

To write something on a computer or typewriter.
Example: I need to type up this report before the meeting.
Note: The original word 'type' refers to the action of pressing keys on a keyboard or typewriter to write text.

Type in

To enter information by typing on a computer or device.
Example: Please type in your username and password to log in.
Note: While 'type' refers to the action of typing, 'type in' specifically indicates entering information into a system or device.

Typecast

To consistently assign a particular kind of role to an actor based on their appearance or previous roles.
Example: She has been typecast as the villain in most of her movies.
Note: In this context, 'typecast' extends beyond the literal meaning of 'type' to imply categorizing or labeling someone based on stereotypes or preconceived notions.

Type away

To type continuously and energetically.
Example: He was typing away on his laptop all night to finish the project.
Note: While 'type' refers to the general action of typing, 'type away' emphasizes the continuous and focused nature of typing.

Type out

To write or produce something by typing it.
Example: I'll type out the instructions so everyone can read them clearly.
Note: Similar to 'type up,' 'type out' emphasizes the act of creating written content through typing.

Typecast someone as

To consistently assign a specific kind of role to someone based on their perceived characteristics or previous roles.
Example: She's often typecast as the bubbly best friend in romantic comedies.
Note: This phrase specifically indicates the categorization of a person into a certain role or character type based on societal perceptions or industry norms.

Type into

To input information into a computer or device by typing.
Example: He typed into the search bar and found the information he needed.
Note: Similar to 'type in,' this phrase emphasizes the action of inputting data into a system or device through typing.

Type everyday (slang) expressions

Type of

Refers to a particular kind or example of something.
Example: She's the type of person who always speaks her mind.
Note: This slang term emphasizes a specific example or characteristic of a person or thing.

All types of

Refers to various kinds or varieties of something.
Example: There were all types of snacks at the party.
Note: This slang term highlights a wide range or variety of things.

Typical

Refers to something that is characteristic or expected.
Example: It's typical of him to arrive late.
Note: This slang term is a more casual way to describe a common behavior or situation.

Type - Examples

Type your name into the box.
在框中输入你的名字。
This is not my type of music.
这不是我喜欢的音乐类型
She has a very unique personality type.
她有一种非常独特的个性类型

Type grammar

Type - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: type
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): types, type
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): type
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): typed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): typing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): types
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): type
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): type
Syllables, Separation and Stress
type Contains 1 syllables: type
Phonetic transcription: ˈtīp
type , ˈtīp (The red syllable is stressed)

Type - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
type: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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