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types
/taɪps/
The word primarily functions as a tool for classification. It suggests a grouping based on shared characteristics, often used to organize complex information into manageable categories. In social contexts, it carries a more subjective weight. When referring to people (e.g., "my type"), it shifts from objective classification to personal preference or stereotypical archetypes. This usage is common in dating and character analysis. Compared to "kind" or "sort," "type" often feels slightly more precise or technical, though in casual speech they are frequently interchangeable.
💬Trò chuyện
u think ryan's just not my type or am i just overthinking it?
girl pls, he's a total flake. you're just settling.
Ý nghĩa
A category of person or thing, often with a specific role or characteristic.
"She's not my type at all."
A group of people or things that share a particular quality or qualities.
"There are several types of cloud formations."
Ví dụ
What types of flowers should I get for her?
Look, I just don't date those types of guys anymore!
There are so many different types of coffee here, ugh.
Listen, we have several types of insurance for this house.
I can't believe you like these types of movies, seriously?
Sir, we only stock three types of this specific bolt.
Which types of snacks are we bringing to the party?
I'm just not into those types of people, you know?
Cụm từ kết hợp
all types
Many different kinds or categories.
We sell all types of coffee beans.
certain types
Specific, but not explicitly named, kinds or categories.
I avoid certain types of people.
this type
Referring to a specific kind or category already mentioned or understood.
I don't like this type of music.
each type
Every individual kind or category within a group.
Each type of flower needs different care.
specific types
Particular kinds or categories that are clearly identified.
They specialize in specific types of art.
Thành ngữ & Tục ngữ
not my type
Someone who is not attractive or compatible with one's preferences.
He's very nice, but he's just not my type.
the typical type
The most common or representative example of a category.
She's the typical type of student here.
a type of
A kind of; a sort of.
This is a type of bird I haven't seen before.
Từ nguyên
The word 'type' comes from the Greek word 'typos', meaning 'impression', 'mark', or 'blow'. This, in turn, derives from 'typtein', meaning 'to strike'. The word entered English in the late 14th century through Old French 'type', referring to a symbolic figure or representation, especially in religious contexts. By the 15th century, it had evolved to mean a class or category of persons or things with common characteristics. The sense related to 'printing type' emerged in the late 15th century, referring to the raised metal characters used in printing presses, which literally 'struck' the paper to make an impression. This printing sense is the direct ancestor of many modern uses, including the concept of a standard or model.