adjective / determiner HSK 4
Traditional 多種
many kinds · multiple types · various
Meaning
多种 describes a situation where there are multiple types, varieties, or categories of something. It emphasizes diversity and plurality in classification rather than just quantity. This word is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin to indicate variety.
Usage
多种 typically appears before nouns as a modifier (多种方法 'many methods') or can stand alone with measure words. It's neutral in register and widely used in everyday conversation, academic writing, and formal contexts. Often paired with words like 方式 (methods), 选择 (choices), or 可能 (possibilities).
Examples
- 01这家餐厅提供多种菜肴。.This restaurant offers many kinds of dishes.
- 02我们可以用多种方法解决这个问题。.We can use multiple methods to solve this problem.
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Common collocations
- 多种多样manifold, of many kinds
- 多种方式many ways/methods
- 多种选择multiple choices
- 多种原因multiple reasons
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 多 (many) and 种 (type/kind). The combination straightforwardly expresses 'many types' with no special historical development.