How to use 之类的
像 ⋯⋯ 之类的 + Category
之类的 follows an example or a short list and includes other things of that kind. A following category noun can make the intended class explicit. 像 may introduce the example, but it is not always required. The phrase identifies a family of similar items rather than a precisely enumerated set.
The examples should give the listener enough information to recognize the common category. The construction works with objects, activities, stories, remarks, and other kinds of content when the relationship is clear. English may use “such as,” “and similar things,” or “of that kind.” Match the translation to the whole noun phrase rather than trying to assign a separate English word to every Chinese character.
Examples with pinyin and English
我家附近有很多像 KFC 之类的快餐店。
There are many fast-food restaurants in my neighborhood, like KFC and others like it.
你喜欢《星球大战》 之类的电影吗？
Do you like movies like Star Wars?
我没看过像吸血鬼之类的故事。
I haven't read stories about vampires and stuff like that.
你们公司谁负责管理之类的工作？
In your company, who is in charge of management and stuff like that?
What to remember
- Put 之类的 after the example.
- A following noun can identify the category.
- 像 is optional in suitable constructions.
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Source and editorial notes
Explanation rewritten for Laowai. Examples are adapted from the Laowai English grammar curriculum, with editorial corrections where needed. The original curriculum credits AllSet Learning’s Chinese Grammar Wiki as used with permission. Read the retained source credits.
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