品种 pǐnzhǒng breed
breed; variety
How to remember 品种: 品 article + 种 kind = breed.
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How it is used
- A variety / breed / type of product - 品种繁多 (pǐnzhǒng fánduō) a wide variety; 新品种 (xīn pǐnzhǒng) new breed/variety.
- Used for biological breeds (of plants/animals) and the range of product types in a shop. Contrast 种类 (zhǒnglèi), a more general 'kind/category'.
- Common: 优良品种 (yōuliáng pǐnzhǒng) fine breed.