How to Say ‘Which kind’ in Traditional Chinese
哪一種
nǎ yī zhǒng
[nah ee jong]
💬 Usage Tip: [哪一種] means "which kind/type," useful when choosing among styles or flavors. For simpler choices between named options, people may also just ask [要哪個？] "which one do you want?"
Phrase Breakdown
哪
nǎ
[nah]
which
Used when asking someone to choose among options.
哪一種咖啡比較苦？
Which kind of coffee is more bitter?
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one; often part of phrases like 哪一種 (which kind).
這裡有很多咖啡，你想喝哪一種？
There are many coffees here; which kind would you like?
種
zhǒng
[jong]
kind; type
A measure word for categories, types, or kinds of things.
你喜歡哪一種咖啡豆？
Which kind of coffee beans do you like?
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