large category; broad classification
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
broad category; general classification
formalUsed in contexts requiring hierarchical classification, such as libraries, retail, data organization, or academic disciplines.
Zhè这
ge个
bǎi百
huò货
shāng商
chǎng场
de的
huò货
wù物
bù部
lèi类
qí齐
quán全
。
This department store has a complete range of product categories.
Tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
de的
cáng藏
shū书
àn按
zhào照
dà大
de的
bù部
lèi类
jìn进
xíng行
fēn分
qū区
。
The library's collection is divided into sections according to broad subject categories.
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Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
jiāng将
jīng经
jì济
háng行
yè业
fēn分
wéi为
jǐ几
ge个
zhǔ主
yào要
bù部
lèi类
。
This report divides economic sectors into several major categories.