各种 (gèzhǒng) — all kinds of; various types of
HSK 3 | adjective | indicating many different varieties
各种 (gèzhǒng)
各种 is used before a noun to indicate that many different kinds or types of something are involved.
Meanings
- [adjective] all kinds of; various types of — used to indicate diverse or multiple categories of something
Example Sentences
超市里有各种水果。 Chāoshì lǐ yǒu gèzhǒng shuǐguǒ. The supermarket has all kinds of fruit.
他有各种各样的爱好。 Tā yǒu gèzhǒng gèyàng de àihào. He has all sorts of hobbies.
我们遇到了各种困难。 Wǒmen yùdào le gèzhǒng kùnnán. We encountered various difficulties.
这本书介绍了各种学习方法。 Zhè běn shū jièshào le gèzhǒng xuéxí fāngfǎ. This book introduces various learning methods.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 各种各样 | all kinds and varieties |
| 各种问题 | various problems |
| 各种原因 | various reasons |
| 各种方法 | various methods |
Memory Hook
各 means "each/every" and 种 means "type" — every type, every kind: 各种 covers them all.