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品种 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
品种pǐnzhǒngbreedHSK 5, n, rank #11019, Hard
品种pǐnzhǒngvarietyHSK 5, n, rank #11019, Hard
品种pǐnzhǒng>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #11019, Hard
pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3) T3
  1. 1breed
  2. 2variety
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March 24, 2026
品种(品種)pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3)

品种 (pǐn zhǒng) refers to a specific breed or variety of something, often used in the context of animals, plants, or products. It conveys distinctions within categories, such as different breeds of dogs or varieties of rice, highlighting diversity within a single type.

Frequency#11019DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese agriculture, understanding 品种 is crucial, especially with rice or tea, where different varieties significantly influence flavor and quality, reflecting China's rich agricultural heritage.

Memory Tip

Think of 品 (pǐn) as 'product' and 种 (zhǒng) as 'type'—together they form a 'product type' or variety. Imagine a marketplace where you see various types of fruits, each labeled with its unique 品种, making it easier to remember this word's meaning.

Meanings of 品种

pǐnzhǒng(pin3zhong3)
1breed
2variety
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About 品种

品种Simplified
品種Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11019Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 品种

Quick Contrast

品系 (pǐnxì) refers to a lineage or strain within a species, while 品种 (pǐnzhǒng) emphasizes the variety or breed, often used in a broader context.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 品 (pǐn) as 'product' and 种 (zhǒng) as 'type'—together they form a 'product type' or variety. Imagine a marketplace where you see various types of fruits, each labeled with its unique 品种, making it easier to remember this word's meaning.

Usage Notes

When using 品种, it's common to pair it with specific subjects, like '水果的品种' (varieties of fruit). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where '类别' (category) might be more appropriate. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing 品 (pǐn) as 'pīn' can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As a Level 6 HSK word, 品种 connects well with other vocabulary about classification and characteristics. Students should practice using it in sentences that describe different types of items to reinforce understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese agriculture, understanding 品种 is crucial, especially with rice or tea, where different varieties significantly influence flavor and quality, reflecting China's rich agricultural heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 品种 with 类别, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这种水果的类别很多' instead of '这种水果的品种很多' is incorrect; use '品种' for specific varieties.

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Component Characters

品pǐnarticle
HSK 59 strokes口
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种zhǒngseed
HSK 39 strokes禾
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Grammar Patterns of 品种

品种 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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银叶仙客来____不太耐寒。

The silver-leaved varieties of cyclamen are not quite as hardy.

Example Sentences for 品种 (10)

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银叶仙客来品种不太耐寒。

yín yè xiān kè lái pǐn zhǒng bù tài nài hán。

The silver-leaved varieties of cyclamen are not quite as hardy.
2
这一玫瑰新品种是由一种很老的品种培育而成的.

zhè yī méi guī xīn pǐn zhǒng shì yóu yī zhǒng hěn lǎo de pǐn zhǒng péi yù ér chéng de.

This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
3
晚抽薹大叶菠菜新品种 ‘ 东新1号 ’

wǎn chōu tái dà yè bō cài xīn pǐn zhǒng‘ ‘ dōng1 xīn’

Breeding of A New Late - bolting Broad - leaf Spinach Hybrid' Dongxin 1'
4
这两个品种很难辨别。

zhè liǎng gè pǐn zhǒng hěn nán biàn bié。

It's difficult to differentiate between the two varieties.
5
他瞻望自己身后空无一物, 他属于过时的品种.

tā zhān wàng zì jǐ shēn hòu kōng wú yī wù, , tā shǔ yú guò shí de pǐn.

He saw nothing beyond himself along the branch. His kind was obsolete.
6
两种主要的樱桃品种分别是甜樱桃和酸樱桃.

liǎng zhǒng zhǔ yào de yīng táo pǐn zhǒng fēn bié shì tián yīng táo hé suān yīng táo.

The 2 major kinds of cherries are sweet and sour.
7
丰园公司的馍干片品种丰富, 分甜 、 咸两大类.

fēng yuán gōng sī de mó gān piàn pǐn zhǒng fēng fù, , fēn、 tián 、 xián liǎng.

Richland Garden steamed dry film's rich variety, sub - sweet, salty two broad categories.
8
Aus373是典型的秋稻广亲和品种.

Aus373 Aus373 shì diǎn xíng de qiū dào guǎng qīn hé pǐn.

Aus 373 is a typical wide compatibility variety in ecotype Aus.
9
萝卜新品种‘秋丰2号 ’

luó bǔ xīn pǐn zhǒng‘ ‘ qiū2 fēng’

A N ew R ad ish C u ltivar'Q iufeng 2'
10
世界上有20多个品种的矮种马.

shì jiè shàng yǒu20 20 duō gè pǐn zhǒng de ǎi zhǒng.

There are more than twenty breeds of ponies in the world.

Cultural Notes for 品种

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese agriculture, understanding 品种 is crucial, especially with rice or tea, where different varieties significantly influence flavor and quality, reflecting China's rich agricultural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions about 品种

Yes, 品种 can refer to breeds of animals as well as varieties of plants.