How do you use "kind" in a sentence?

What kind of food do you like? It was very kind of you to help. She's the kind of person everyone likes.

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Q: What does "kind" mean?

A type or category; having a gentle and caring nature 'Kind' has two main meanings: as a noun, it means a type or category ('what kind of music?'); as an adjective, it means caring and considerate ('a kind gesture'). 'Kind of' is informal for 'somewhat' ('I'm kind of tired'). 'In kind' means in the same way or with goods rather than money.

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Meaning: A type or category; having a gentle and caring nature

种类；善良的，友好的

tipo, clase; amable

種類；親切な、優しい

종류; 친절한, 다정한

'Kind' has two main meanings: as a noun, it means a type or category ('what kind of music?'); as an adjective, it means caring and considerate ('a kind gesture'). 'Kind of' is informal for 'somewhat' ('I'm kind of tired'). 'In kind' means in the same way or with goods rather than money.

「kind」有两个主要含义：作为名词，意为类型或类别（「what kind of music?」）；作为形容词，意为关心和体贴（「a kind gesture」）。「kind of」是非正式用语，意为「有点」（「I'm kind of tired」）。「in kind」意为以同样的方式或以实物而非金钱。

«Kind» tiene dos significados principales: como sustantivo, significa un tipo o categoría («what kind of music?»); como adjetivo, significa cariñoso y considerado («a kind gesture»). «Kind of» es informal para «algo» («I'm kind of tired»). «In kind» significa de la misma manera o con bienes en lugar de dinero.

「kind」には2つの主な意味があります：名詞として種類やカテゴリー（「what kind of music?」）；形容詞として思いやりがある、配慮のある（「a kind gesture」）。「kind of」は「ちょっと」の非公式な表現です（「I'm kind of tired」）。「in kind」は同じ方法で、または金銭ではなく物品でを意味します。

'Kind'는 두 가지 주요 의미가 있습니다: 명사로는 종류나 유형('what kind of music?')을 뜻하고, 형용사로는 배려심 있고 사려 깊은 것('a kind gesture')을 의미합니다. 'Kind of'는 '좀, 약간'의 구어체 표현입니다('I'm kind of tired'). 'In kind'는 같은 방식으로 또는 현금이 아닌 물품으로라는 뜻입니다.

Examples

What kind of food do you like?
你喜欢什么类型的食物？
¿Qué tipo de comida te gusta?
どんな種類の食べ物が好きですか？
어떤 종류의 음식을 좋아하세요?
It was very kind of you to help.
你帮忙真是太好了。
Fue muy amable de tu parte ayudar.
手伝ってくれてとても親切ですね。
도와주셔서 정말 친절하시네요.
She's the kind of person everyone likes.
她是那种人人都喜欢的人。
Ella es el tipo de persona que le cae bien a todos.
彼女は誰からも好かれるタイプの人です。
그녀는 누구에게나 사랑받는 유형의 사람입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'cynd' (nature, race, type), related to 'kin'. The adjective meaning 'gentle, benevolent' evolved from the idea that one is naturally well-disposed toward one's own 'kind' (family, kin). German 'Kind' (child) shares the same root, reflecting the idea of one's natural offspring.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal