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A2 noun 10 min de lecture

肉类

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces 肉类 en 30 secondes

Explication 肉类 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should focus on the first character: 肉 (ròu). You learn that 肉 means meat. You might see 肉类 on a sign at the supermarket, but you don't need to use it in your own sentences yet. Just recognize that when you see 类 after 肉, it means 'the section where the meat is.' You should learn basic combinations like 鸡肉 (chicken) and 猪肉 (pork) first. At this stage, 肉类 is a 'passive' word—one you see but don't necessarily speak.

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At the A2 level, you begin to categorize things. You learn that 类 (lèi) means 'kind' or 'type.' You can now use 肉类 to talk about shopping or food groups. For example, if you are at a market, you can ask where the 肉类区 (meat area) is. You start to understand that 肉类 is a broader term than just 肉. You might use it in a simple sentence like 'I like all kinds of 肉类.' This shows you are moving beyond just naming objects to grouping them conceptually.

At the B1 level, 肉类 becomes useful for discussing topics like health, lifestyle, and the environment. You can use it to talk about your diet: 'I am trying to eat less 肉类 for my health.' You also begin to see it in more complex phrases like 加工肉类 (processed meat). You understand the difference in tone—that 肉类 is more formal and suitable for writing a short essay about food culture or a healthy lifestyle. You can also compare 肉类 with 蔬菜类 (vegetables) effectively.

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At the B2 level, you use 肉类 in professional and academic contexts. You might discuss the 'meat industry' (肉类工业) or 'meat supply' (肉类供应). You can handle nuances like 'red meat' (红肉类) versus 'white meat' (白肉类) and explain their nutritional differences. Your vocabulary includes collocations like 肉类摄入量 (meat intake amount). You are comfortable reading news articles about meat price inflation or food safety regulations where 肉类 is the standard term.

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At the C1 level, you use 肉类 with precision in complex arguments. You can discuss the ethics of 肉类生产 (meat production), the impact of 肉类消费 (meat consumption) on climate change, or the history of 肉类烹饪 (meat culinary arts) in China. You understand the subtle difference between 肉类 and more specific terms like 胴体 (carcass) in a commercial context. You can also use the word metaphorically in high-level literature if it appears in a classification of resources or biological materials.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 肉类 is native-like. You understand its use in legal statutes, international trade agreements (like import/export tariffs on 肉类产品), and advanced scientific research in food technology. You can effortlessly switch between casual '肉' and formal 肉类 depending on the audience. You are also familiar with obscure idioms or historical terms that relate to meat categories in ancient Chinese texts, though 肉类 itself is a relatively modern linguistic construction for categorization.

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肉类 en 30 secondes

肉类 (ròulèi) is the formal Chinese word for the 'meat category' or 'meat products.'
It is used in supermarkets, menus, and health discussions to refer to the group of animal proteins.
Unlike the simple word '肉' (ròu), it is more formal and used for classification purposes.
Commonly found in phrases like '肉类区' (meat section) and '加工肉类' (processed meat).

The term 肉类 (ròulèi) is a comprehensive noun used to describe the entire category of meat products. While the single character 肉 (ròu) simply means 'meat' in a general sense, adding the character 类 (lèi), which means 'class,' 'category,' or 'type,' shifts the focus to the classification of these food items. You will encounter this word most frequently in formal or structured environments such as supermarkets, nutritional guides, restaurant menu headings, and scientific discussions about diet. It serves as a collective noun, grouping together beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and sometimes even seafood depending on the context of the classification system being used.

Taxonomic Usage: In a biological or culinary classification, 肉类 distinguishes animal flesh from vegetables, fruits, and grains. It is the 'Meat' section on your grocery list or the 'Proteins' section of a food pyramid.
Dietary Context: When discussing health, a doctor might suggest reducing your intake of 肉类, referring to the whole group rather than just one specific type like chicken or beef.

超市的肉类柜台在超市的最后面。(The meat counter of the supermarket is at the very back of the store.)

Understanding the nuance between 'meat' and 'meat category' is crucial for professional communication. If you are writing a report on food safety or agriculture, 肉类 is the standard term. It sounds more clinical and inclusive than just saying 'meat.' For example, 'meat processing' is always translated as 肉类加工. In daily conversation, if you say 'I like to eat 肉类,' it sounds slightly robotic, as if you are saying 'I enjoy consuming meat products.' Instead, in casual settings, people usually just say 'I like to eat meat' (我喜欢吃肉).

这类肉类含有丰富的蛋白质。(This type of meat category contains rich protein.)

Commercial Labeling: Look for this word on product packaging. If a label says '肉类成分' (meat ingredients), it implies a mix of different animal proteins.

Furthermore, the term often appears in discussions regarding vegetarianism. A person might say, '我不吃任何肉类' (I don't eat any kind of meat products), which is a more formal and definitive way to express a dietary restriction than '我不吃肉.' This encompasses everything from poultry to red meat. In the context of the modern food industry, you will also see '加工肉类' (processed meats) like sausages and hams, where the 'category' aspect is vital for health warnings.

为了健康，他决定减少肉类的摄入。(For his health, he decided to reduce his intake of meat.)

春节期间，肉类的价格通常会大幅上涨。(During the Spring Festival, the price of meat products usually rises significantly.)

Logistics and Trade: In international trade, 'meat products' is a specific commodity code. Chinese customs use 肉类 to refer to all imported animal proteins.

冷冻肉类需要严格的卫生检查。(Frozen meat products require strict hygiene inspections.)

Using 肉类 (ròulèi) correctly involves understanding its role as a collective noun. Because it represents a 'category,' it is often paired with verbs of consumption, purchase, or classification. It is less common to use measure words like 块 (kuài) or 片 (piàn) directly with 肉类. Instead, you would use measure words that denote types or quantities of a group, such as 种 (zhǒng - type) or 批 (pī - batch).

As a Subject: When 肉类 is the subject, it often describes a general state or trend. Example: 'Meat is expensive this year.'

肉类是人体所需蛋白质的重要来源。(Meat is an important source of protein required by the human body.)

In grammatical patterns, 肉类 frequently appears before other nouns to act as a modifier, creating compound terms like 肉类市场 (meat market) or 肉类制品 (meat products). It is also commonly used in the structure [Specific Meat]等肉类, which means '[Specific Meat] and other types of meat.' This is a very standard way to list items while acknowledging they belong to a larger group.

他喜欢吃牛肉、羊肉等肉类。(He likes to eat beef, mutton, and other meat products.)

When discussing dietary choices, 肉类 is the object of verbs like 摄入 (shèrù - intake), 挑选 (tiāoxuǎn - select), or 禁食 (jìnshí - abstain from). For instance, a fitness coach might tell you to 'increase your meat intake.' In this scenario, using '肉' would sound too informal; '肉类' provides the professional tone required for a health plan.

医生建议他少吃红肉类。(The doctor suggested he eat less red meat.)

Formal Lists: In written menus or official documents, you will see categories like '肉类' (Meats), '蔬菜类' (Vegetables), and '海鲜类' (Seafood).

这份菜单上的肉类菜肴都很贵。(The meat dishes on this menu are all very expensive.)

Finally, consider the negative usage. If someone says '我不喜欢肉类,' they are making a broad statement about the entire food group. It sounds more like a philosophical or dietary stance than just saying 'I don't like meat' (我不爱吃肉), which might just refer to the taste of a specific dish.

素食主义者不食用任何肉类。(Vegetarians do not consume any meat products.)

我们要确保这些肉类的新鲜度。(We need to ensure the freshness of these meat products.)

Quantity Compounds: Terms like '大量肉类' (a large amount of meat) are common in news reports about supply chains.

该工厂每天加工大量的肉类。(The factory processes a large amount of meat every day.)

If you are living in a Chinese-speaking environment, you will hear 肉类 (ròulèi) in several specific contexts. The most common is the supermarket. Over the PA system, you might hear announcements about discounts in the 'meat section.' On the signs hanging from the ceiling, you will see 肉类区. This is the standard terminology for retail organization. When a clerk talks to another clerk about inventory, they will use this word to refer to their whole department's stock.

Supermarket Announcements: '今日肉类全面八折' (All meat products are 20% off today). You'll hear this in large chains like Carrefour or Walmart in China.

请到肉类区领取您的预订。(Please go to the meat area to pick up your reservation.)

Another place is on the news or in financial reports. Because meat prices (especially pork) are a major economic indicator in China, reporters frequently discuss the 'fluctuation of meat prices' (肉类价格波动). If you listen to the evening news (Xinwen Lianbo), you will hear anchors using this word when discussing agricultural output or inflation. It sounds professional and authoritative, covering pork, beef, and poultry in one breath.

近期肉类供应充足，价格平稳。(Recently, the meat supply has been sufficient and prices are stable.)

In the culinary world, specifically in cooking shows or instructional videos, the host might introduce a segment by saying, 'Today we are going to learn how to handle different types of 肉类.' This sets a broader educational tone. You'll also see it on the back of food packaging in the nutrition facts or ingredient lists. If a snack contains meat powder or extract, the legal label will often categorize it under 肉类制品.

这种零食不含任何肉类成分。(This snack does not contain any meat ingredients.)

Health and Fitness Vlogs: Influencers discussing 'Keto' (生酮) or 'High Protein' diets will use 肉类 to discuss macro-nutrients.

在减肥期间，选择瘦肉类非常重要。(During weight loss, choosing lean meats is very important.)

Lastly, you will hear it in schools or educational settings. A biology teacher or a health teacher will use 肉类 to classify animals or human dietary needs. It is part of the standard academic vocabulary for students from a young age. When children learn about the food pyramid, the section for meat is always labeled 肉类.

老师告诉我们要均衡摄入蔬菜和肉类。(The teacher told us to have a balanced intake of vegetables and meat.)

由于宗教原因，他不吃某些肉类。(Due to religious reasons, he does not eat certain types of meat.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is overusing 肉类 (ròulèi) in casual conversation. While it is technically correct to say 'I want to eat 肉类,' it sounds as strange as saying 'I want to consume meat products' in English when you're just at a BBQ. In daily life, just use 肉 (ròu). For example, 'I like meat' is simply '我喜欢吃肉.' Adding the '类' makes it sound like you are discussing food science rather than your dinner preferences.

Mistake 1: Casual Over-formalism: Saying '我想买一点肉类' (I want to buy some meat category) to a butcher. It's better to say '我想买点肉' or specify the meat like '我想买点猪肉'.

❌ 我昨天吃了很多肉类。
✅ 我昨天吃了很多肉。(I ate a lot of meat yesterday.)

Another error involves measure words. Learners often try to use 个 (gè) or 条 (tiáo) with 肉类. Because 肉类 is a category, it doesn't take individual object measure words. You cannot have 'one meat category' in the sense of one piece of meat. If you want to talk about different types, you must use 种 (zhǒng). If you say '一个肉类,' it is grammatically awkward and confusing.

❌ 这是一个肉类。
✅ 这是一种肉类。(This is a type of meat.)

Learners also sometimes confuse 肉类 with 肌肉 (jīròu). While 肉 is in both, 肌肉 specifically means 'muscle' (on a human or animal body). If you tell someone you are eating '肌肉,' they might think you are eating a specific muscle or just be confused. If you mean chicken, that is 鸡肉 (jīròu) (same sound, different character). Be careful with the tones and characters!

注意：肉类 (Meat category) vs 肌肉 (Muscle) vs 鸡肉 (Chicken meat).

Semantic Scope: Do not use 肉类 to refer to a single dish. You wouldn't say 'The meat category was delicious.' You would say 'The meat was delicious' (这肉很好吃).

Finally, there's the 'seafood' confusion. In some contexts, 肉类 specifically refers to land animals (livestock and poultry). If you are at a buffet and see '肉类' and '海鲜' (seafood) as separate sections, don't assume 肉类 includes the shrimp. In strict culinary Chinese, 'meat' often excludes 'fish' (鱼类), just as it sometimes does in English.

这家餐厅提供肉类和海鲜。(This restaurant provides meat and seafood.)

To truly master the vocabulary around food, you need to know how 肉类 (ròulèi) compares to its synonyms and related terms. Each word has a specific 'register' (level of formality) and a specific 'scope' (what it covers).

肉 (ròu): The most common, informal word. It refers to the substance of meat. Use this at the dinner table or when cooking.
荤 (hūn): A traditional term referring to 'non-vegetarian' food. It includes meat, fish, and sometimes pungent vegetables like garlic in Buddhist contexts. '荤菜' (hūncài) means a meat dish.
禽肉 (qínròu): Poultry. This is a sub-category of 肉类 specifically for birds like chicken, duck, and goose.
畜肉 (chùròu): Livestock meat. This refers to four-legged animals like pigs, cows, and sheep.

比起肉类，我更喜欢吃海鲜。(Compared to meat, I prefer eating seafood.)

When you want to be more specific, you should use the animal name + 肉. For example, 猪肉 (zhūròu) is pork, 牛肉 (niúròu) is beef. In a professional setting, like a nutritional report, you might see 肉类 used to contrast with 蛋类 (dànlèi - eggs) and 奶类 (nǎilèi - dairy). This 'Category + 类' pattern is very consistent in Chinese for all food groups.

由于过敏，他不能吃任何肉类加工品。(Due to allergies, he cannot eat any processed meat products.)

Finally, consider the word 生鲜 (shēngxiān), which means 'fresh and live products.' In modern apps like Meituan or Ele.me, meat is often found under the 生鲜肉类 category. This combines 'freshness' with the 'meat category' to tell the consumer that the products are not frozen or processed.

这里的肉类非常新鲜，都是今天早上刚到的。(The meat here is very fresh; it all just arrived this morning.)

Register Comparison: Formal: 肉类 (Meat category) | Neutral: 肉 (Meat) | Traditional/Religious: 荤 (Non-veg).

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In ancient Chinese, '肉' specifically referred to the flesh of animals, while '肌' referred to human muscle. Today, '肉' is used for both in many contexts.

Guide de prononciation

UK /rəʊ ləɪ/

US /roʊ leɪ/

Equal stress on both syllables in Mandarin.

Rime avec

豆类 (dòulèi - beans) 各类 (gèlèi - various types) 酒类 (jiǔlèi - alcohol types) 此类 (cǐlèi - this type) 人类 (rénlèi - humanity) 球类 (qiúlèi - ball sports) 鸟类 (niǎolèi - birds) 鱼类 (yúlèi - fish types)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'r' like the English 'r' with curled lips; in Chinese, it is more like the 's' in 'pleasure'.
Confusing 'lei' (fourth tone) with 'lei' (third tone), which means tired.
Mispronouncing 'rou' as 'ruo'.
Using the wrong tone for 'lei' makes it sound like 'tears' (泪).
Failure to distinguish between 'rou' and 'zhou'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

The characters are relatively simple and common in daily life.

Écriture 3/5

The character '类' has several strokes and requires practice to write neatly.

Expression orale 2/5

Tones are straightforward (4th, 4th), but 'r' sound needs care.

Écoute 2/5

Easily recognized in context at supermarkets or on news.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

肉 (meat) 类 (category) 猪 (pig) 牛 (cow) 鸡 (chicken)

Apprends ensuite

蛋白质 (protein) 脂肪 (fat) 营养 (nutrition) 加工 (process) 生鲜 (fresh)

Avancé

胴体 (carcass) 检疫 (quarantine) 屠宰 (slaughter) 集约化 (intensification) 生物合成 (biosynthesis)

Grammaire à connaître

Measure word '种' (zhǒng)

这种肉类 (This kind of meat).

Noun as modifier

肉类市场 (Meat market).

Collective nouns

肉类 (Meat category/products).

Negative '不' vs '没有'

我不吃肉类 vs 我没有买肉类。

Comparison with '比' (bǐ)

肉类比蔬菜贵。

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Exemples par niveau

我不吃肉类。

I don't eat meat (category).

Simple negative sentence.

这里的肉类很新鲜。

The meat here is very fresh.

Subject + Adjective.

肉类在哪里？

Where is the meat (section)?

Question with 'where'.

我喜欢肉类。

I like meat.

Subject + Verb + Object.

这是什么肉类？

What kind of meat is this?

Question with 'what'.

我要买肉类。

I want to buy meat.

Simple intent.

肉类不便宜。

Meat is not cheap.

Negative adjective.

他吃肉类吗？

Does he eat meat?

Yes/No question with 'ma'.

超市的肉类区很大。

The supermarket's meat area is very big.

Possessive 'de' used with a location.

这种肉类很好吃。

This type of meat is delicious.

Using 'zhǒng' as a measure word for category.

我不喜欢吃这种肉类。

I don't like eating this kind of meat.

Negative preference.

肉类有很多种。

There are many kinds of meat.

Stating existence/variety.

你要哪种肉类？

Which kind of meat do you want?

Choice question.

这些肉类是今天的。

These meats are from today.

Demonstrative plural + time.

肉类比蔬菜贵。

Meat is more expensive than vegetables.

Comparison using 'bǐ'.

妈妈在买肉类。

Mom is buying meat.

Present continuous action.

为了健康，你应该少吃加工肉类。

For health, you should eat less processed meat.

Using 'wèile' (for the sake of) and 'jiāgōng' (processed).

由于天气热，肉类很容易变质。

Because the weather is hot, meat spoils easily.

Cause and effect with 'yóuyú'.

这些肉类都经过了严格的检查。

All these meats have undergone strict inspection.

Passive structure with 'jīngguò'.

在这个市场，你可以买到各种肉类。

In this market, you can buy all kinds of meat.

Potential complement 'mǎidào'.

肉类含有丰富的蛋白质。

Meat contains rich protein.

Formal statement of fact.

他决定不再食用任何肉类。

He decided to no longer consume any meat.

Formal verb 'shíyòng' (consume).

肉类价格的上涨影响了我们的生活。

The rise in meat prices has affected our lives.

Abstract subject with 'yǐngxiǎng' (affect).

这家店专门卖高品质的肉类。

This shop specializes in high-quality meat.

Using 'zhuānmén' (specially/specialize).

政府正在采取措施稳定肉类市场。

The government is taking measures to stabilize the meat market.

Progressive aspect with formal 'cǎiqǔ cuòshī'.

肉类加工业在当地经济中占有重要地位。

The meat processing industry holds an important position in the local economy.

Formal 'zhànyǒu... dìwèi' structure.

我们需要减少肉类生产对环境的影响。

We need to reduce the impact of meat production on the environment.

Complex noun phrase as object.

长期摄入过量肉类可能导致健康问题。

Long-term excessive intake of meat may lead to health problems.

Conditional 'kěnéng dǎozhì'.

该报告详细分析了肉类消费的趋势。

The report analyzed meat consumption trends in detail.

Formal 'xiángxì fēnxī' (detailed analysis).

进口肉类必须符合国家的卫生标准。

Imported meat must meet the national hygiene standards.

Modal 'bìxū' and formal 'fúhé' (meet/comply).

由于疫情，肉类供应链受到了干扰。

Due to the epidemic, the meat supply chain was disrupted.

Passive 'shòudào... gānrǎo' (received disruption).

肉类替代品的市场需求正在增长。

Market demand for meat substitutes is growing.

Compound noun 'ròulèi tìdàipǐn'.

肉类在人类进化过程中扮演了关键角色。

Meat played a key role in the process of human evolution.

Idiomatic 'bànyǎnle... juésè' (played a role).

肉类消费的伦理问题引发了广泛的社会讨论。

The ethical issues of meat consumption have sparked widespread social discussion.

Abstract 'yǐnfā' (sparked/triggered).

该地区的肉类文化具有深厚的历史底蕴。

The meat culture of this region has a profound historical background.

Sophisticated 'shēnhòu de lìshǐ dǐyùn'.

过度依赖肉类出口可能导致经济结构单一。

Over-reliance on meat exports may lead to a simplistic economic structure.

Complex logical deduction.

肉类中某些微量元素的生物利用率极高。

The bioavailability of certain trace elements in meat is extremely high.

Scientific terminology like 'wēiliàng yuánsu' and 'shēngwù lìyònglǜ'.

传统的肉类保存方法正逐渐被现代技术取代。

Traditional meat preservation methods are gradually being replaced by modern technology.

Passive 'bèi... qǔdài' (replaced by).

肉类产品的质量追溯系统已经全面建立。

A quality traceability system for meat products has been fully established.

Technical term 'zhìliàng zhuīsù xìtǒng'.

对肉类征收碳税是减少排放的一种潜在手段。

Levying a carbon tax on meat is a potential means of reducing emissions.

Formal 'zhēngshōu' (levy) and 'qiánzài shǒuduàn' (potential means).

肉类供给的波动往往是地缘政治紧张的缩影。

Fluctuations in meat supply are often a microcosm of geopolitical tensions.

Metaphorical 'suōyǐng' (microcosm).

在后工业社会，肉类消费呈现出显著的阶层化特征。

In post-industrial societies, meat consumption exhibits significant stratified characteristics.

Sociological 'jiēcénghuà tèzhēng' (stratified characteristics).

肉类生产的集约化模式正面临前所未有的挑战。

The intensive model of meat production is facing unprecedented challenges.

Advanced 'jíyuēhuà' (intensive) and 'qiánsuǒwèiyǒu' (unprecedented).

该论文探讨了肉类象征意义在文学作品中的演变。

The paper explores the evolution of the symbolic meaning of meat in literary works.

Academic 'tàntǎo' (explore) and 'xiàngzhēng yìyì' (symbolic meaning).

肉类关税的博弈反映了国际贸易体系的复杂性。

The game of meat tariffs reflects the complexity of the international trade system.

Abstract 'bóyì' (game/struggle) and 'fǎnyìng' (reflect).

生物合成肉类的兴起可能彻底重塑全球肉类版图。

The rise of biosynthetic meat could completely reshape the global meat landscape.

Visionary 'chòngshù' (reshape) and 'bǎntú' (landscape/domain).

肉类在某些仪式中的神圣性与世俗消费形成了鲜明对比。

The sacredness of meat in certain rituals forms a sharp contrast with secular consumption.

Philosophical 'shénshèngxìng' and 'shìsú' (secular).

肉类冷链物流的完善对于保障食品安全至关重要。

The perfection of meat cold-chain logistics is crucial for ensuring food safety.

Technical 'lěngliàn wùliú' and 'zhìguān zhòngyào' (crucial).

Collocations courantes

加工肉类

肉类区

肉类摄入

肉类制品

各种肉类

冷冻肉类

肉类市场

肉类供应

肉类价格

新鲜肉类

Phrases Courantes

肉类柜台

— The counter where meat is sold.

请在肉类柜台排队。

红肉类

— Types of red meat (beef, lamb).

红肉类不宜吃太多。

白肉类

— Types of white meat (poultry).

白肉类是健康的蛋白质来源。

肉类加工厂

— A factory that processes meat.

他在一家肉类加工厂工作。

进口肉类

— Meat that is imported from abroad.

进口肉类需要报关。

肉类成分

— Meat ingredients in a product.

标签上写着肉类成分。

禁食肉类

— Abstaining from eating meat.

某些宗教要求禁食肉类。

肉类替代品

— Products that replace meat (plant-based).

肉类替代品越来越受欢迎。

肉类拼盘

— A platter featuring various meats.

我们点一个肉类拼盘吧。

肉类库存

— The stock or inventory of meat.

肉类库存已经不多了。

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肉类 vs 肌肉 (jīròu)

Means 'muscle'. Sound is similar but meaning is biological, not culinary.

肉类 vs 鸡肉 (jīròu)

Means 'chicken'. Same pronunciation as muscle, but different character and specific meat type.

肉类 vs 鱼类 (yúlèi)

Means 'fish category'. Often listed separately from meat in China.

Expressions idiomatiques

"弱肉强食"

— The weak are the meat and the strong eat them; survival of the fittest.

商业竞争就像弱肉强食。

Literary

"酒肉朋友"

— Friends who are only there for food and drink; fair-weather friends.

那些人只是他的酒肉朋友。

Informal

"大鱼大肉"

— Abundant food, specifically lots of fish and meat; a feast.

过年每天都是大鱼大肉。

Neutral

"骨肉至亲"

— One's own flesh and blood; very close relatives.

他们是骨肉至亲，感情很好。

Formal

"肥肉"

— Fatty meat (can also mean a lucrative job or profit).

这笔生意可是块肥肉。

Informal/Metaphorical

"割肉"

— To cut meat (metaphorically: to sell at a loss in the stock market).

股市大跌，他只能割肉离场。

Financial Slang

"肉麻"

— Nauseating; cheesy; goosebumps-inducing (literally 'flesh itching').

他们说的话太肉麻了。

Informal

"心头肉"

— One's heart's flesh; something or someone very dear.

孩子是父母的心头肉。

Informal

"皮开肉绽"

— Skin torn and flesh gaping (from a severe beating).

他被打得皮开肉绽。

Literary

"有血有肉"

— Having blood and flesh (vivid; lifelike; full of feeling).

这个小说人物塑造得有血有肉。

Literary

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肉类 vs 肉 (ròu)

Both mean meat.

肉 is the substance/food; 肉类 is the category/classification. You eat 肉, you study 肉类.

这肉很好吃 (This meat is tasty) vs 肉类包括猪肉和牛肉 (Meat includes pork and beef).

肉类 vs 荤 (hūn)

Both refer to meat foods.

荤 is a traditional term for non-veg (including fish/garlic); 肉类 is a modern taxonomic term for animal flesh.

他不吃荤 (He is a vegetarian).

肉类 vs 禽 (qín)

Both refer to animal food.

禽 refers specifically to birds (poultry); 肉类 includes mammals and birds.

禽肉 (Poultry meat).

肉类 vs 野味 (yěwèi)

Both are meat.

野味 refers specifically to wild game/bushmeat, often illegal or exotic.

禁止买卖野味 (Trading wild game is prohibited).

肉类 vs 生鲜 (shēngxiān)

Often seen next to meat.

生鲜 refers to the fresh/perishable nature of products (meat, veg, fruit).

生鲜超市 (Fresh food supermarket).

Structures de phrases

我喜欢[肉类]。

我喜欢肉类。

[肉类]在哪里？

肉类在哪里？

为了[健康]，要少吃[肉类]。

为了健康，要少吃肉类。

[肉类]含有丰富的[蛋白质]。

肉类含有丰富的蛋白质。

由于[原因]，[肉类]价格上涨了。

由于疫情，肉类价格上涨了。

我们要保障[肉类]的[供应]。

我们要保障肉类的供应。

[肉类]消费对[环境]有影响。

肉类消费对环境有影响。

[肉类]供给的波动反映了[复杂性]。

肉类供给的波动反映了贸易的复杂性。

Famille de mots

Noms

肉 (meat)

类别 (category)

类型 (type)

种类 (kind)

Adjectifs

肉质的 (meaty/fleshy)

Apparenté

猪肉

牛肉

羊肉

鸡肉

鸭肉

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in commercial and health contexts; moderate in daily speech.

Erreurs courantes

Using '个' as a measure word. → 使用 '种' (zhǒng).
You can't count a category with '个'. Use '种' to refer to a type of meat.
Saying '我喜欢肉类' at dinner. → 我喜欢吃肉。
Using '肉类' at the table sounds too scientific. Just use '肉'.
Confusing '肉类' with '肌肉'. → 肉类 (Culinary) vs 肌肉 (Biological).
Don't tell people you are eating 'muscles' (肌肉) unless you are being very literal.
Assuming '肉类' always includes fish. → Check context for seafood.
In many Chinese contexts, fish is in its own category (鱼类/海鲜).
Writing '类' without the bottom part correctly. → Ensure '大' is at the bottom.
The character 类 consists of 米 (rice) and 大 (big). Don't forget the 'big' at the bottom.

Astuces

Find the Butcher

Look for the characters 肉类 on high-hanging signs in Chinese supermarkets to find the fresh meat counter.

Dietary Fiber

When doctors say '减少肉类摄入' (reduce meat intake), they are usually suggesting you eat more vegetables and fiber.

Categorization

Whenever you see '类' at the end of a word, it means 'category of'. Use this to learn other words like 奶类 (dairy) and 豆类 (beans).

Pork Default

Remember that while 肉类 includes all meat, if a menu just says '肉', it's probably pork. If you want beef, look for 牛肉.

Stroke Order

The character 肉 has a very specific stroke order. Practice it to ensure it doesn't look like a box with two people inside.

Tone Accuracy

Both characters are 4th tone (falling). Say them firmly to sound confident.

Red vs White

Learn '红肉类' (red meat) and '白肉类' (white meat) to discuss nutrition like a pro.

Pictograph

The character 肉 looks like a piece of meat with ribs. Visualizing this makes it easier to remember.

Food Labels

Always check for the '肉类成分' on labels if you have dietary restrictions.

Business Chinese

If you are in the food business, always use 肉类 in your emails and reports to sound professional.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Ròu' as the 'Raw' meat on the table. Think of 'Lèi' as the 'Label' on the supermarket shelf. Ròu + Lèi = Meat Label (Category).

Association visuelle

Imagine a supermarket aisle with a big sign hanging down that says 'MEAT'. That sign is the '类' (category label).

Word Web

Pork Beef Chicken Protein Butcher Supermarket Dinner Nutrition

Défi

Go to a Chinese grocery website (like JD.com or Meituan) and try to find the '肉类' section without using a translator.

Origine du mot

Composed of two characters: '肉' (ròu) and '类' (lèi). '肉' is a pictograph originally representing a slice of meat with ribs. '类' originally meant 'resemble' or 'kind'.

Sens originel : The combination literally means 'the category of meat.'

Sino-Tibetan

Contexte culturel

Be aware that in certain regions of China with large Muslim populations (like Xinjiang), '肉' usually refers specifically to mutton (lamb), not pork. In most of China, however, '肉' by default often implies pork.

In English, we often just say 'meat' where Chinese would use '肉类' for signage or formal writing.

The 'Meat' section in the classic Chinese cookbook 'Suiyuan Shidan' by Yuan Mei. Government 'Meat Reserve' (国家肉类储备) policies. The 'Meat' category in the 'Food Guide Pagoda for Chinese Residents'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Supermarket Shopping

肉类区在哪里？
这些肉类新鲜吗？
肉类在打折。
我想买点新鲜肉类。

Doctor's Consultation

减少肉类摄入。
多吃瘦肉类。
不要吃加工肉类。
肉类含有铁。

Restaurant Dining

菜单上的肉类。
肉类拼盘。
我不吃这种肉类。
有什么推荐的肉类菜肴？

News/Economy

肉类价格上涨。
肉类供应短缺。
肉类进口增加。
肉类市场波动。

Cooking Class

如何处理肉类。
肉类的保存方法。
不同肉类的烹饪时间。
肉类腌制。

Amorces de conversation

"你平时喜欢吃哪种肉类？ (What kind of meat do you usually like to eat?)"

"你觉得现在的肉类价格贵吗？ (Do you think meat prices are expensive now?)"

"你认为我们应该减少肉类摄入吗？ (Do you think we should reduce our meat intake?)"

"你们国家的肉类料理有什么特色？ (What are the characteristics of meat dishes in your country?)"

"你更喜欢新鲜肉类还是加工肉类？ (Do you prefer fresh meat or processed meat?)"

Sujets d'écriture

描述一次你在超市挑选肉类的经历。(Describe an experience of picking out meat at the supermarket.)

谈谈肉类在你的饮食中占有什么样的地位。(Talk about the role of meat in your diet.)

你对“人造肉类”有什么看法？ (What is your opinion on 'artificial meat'?)

记录下一顿你吃过的非常美味的肉类大餐。(Record a delicious meat feast you once had.)

讨论一下为什么有些人选择不吃任何肉类。(Discuss why some people choose not to eat any meat.)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

In a broad biological sense, yes. However, in Chinese culinary and supermarket contexts, '肉类' (meat) and '海鲜/鱼类' (seafood/fish) are usually treated as separate categories. If you say you don't eat '肉类', a waiter might still ask if you eat fish.

No, that sounds incorrect. '肉类' is a category. You should say '一块肉' (a piece of meat) or '一种肉类' (a type of meat).

Use '肉' when you are eating, cooking, or talking about a specific piece of food. Use '肉类' when you are talking about diets, shopping sections, or food groups.

Usually no. In the Chinese food pyramid, '肉类' and '蛋类' (eggs) are separate but related categories.

Yes, it is more formal than '肉'. It's the kind of word you find in books, news, and on signs.

You say '肉类区' (ròulèi qū) or '肉类柜台' (ròulèi guìtái).

It is '加工肉类' (jiāgōng ròulèi). This includes things like ham and sausages.

You can say '我不吃任何肉类' (I don't eat any kind of meat), though '我吃素' (I eat vegetarian) is more common.

Yes, '肉类' is the umbrella term that covers both livestock (pigs, cows) and poultry (chickens, ducks).

In many parts of China, pork is the most common meat, so '肉' by itself often defaults to pork in recipes and casual talk. '肉类' remains the broader category.

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