determiner / adjective HSK 4
Traditional 各種
various · all kinds of · every kind of
Meaning
各种 means 'various' or 'all kinds of' and is used to indicate diversity or multiple types within a category. It emphasizes variety and is commonly placed before nouns to show that there are many different types of something.
Usage
Native speakers use 各种 frequently in both spoken and written contexts to express diversity. It typically appears directly before a noun (各种问题, 各种方法). In colloquial speech, young people sometimes use 各种 repeatedly for emphasis or humor (各种累, 各种忙). It's neutral in register and appropriate for all contexts.
Examples
- 01超市里有各种水果和蔬菜。.The supermarket has various fruits and vegetables.
- 02我们在旅行中遇到了各种困难。.We encountered all kinds of difficulties during our trip.
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Common collocations
- 各种各样all sorts and varieties
- 各种问题various problems
- 各种原因various reasons
- 各种活动various activities
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by combining 各 (each) with 种 (kind/type), literally meaning 'each kind' or 'every type,' which naturally extends to mean 'various kinds.'