Used with 像

Structure:

像 + [ items ] + 之类的

Meaning:

之类的 can be translated as “and so on” or “and stuff like that.” As in English, this grammar point is used to continue a list without explicitly mentioning further items within it in Chinese grammar.

Examples:

    我 喜欢 呆 在 大 城市，像 上海、香港 之类的 。

    Wǒ xǐ huɑn dāi zài dà chénɡ shì , xiànɡ shànɡ hǎi , xiānɡ ɡǎnɡ zhī lèi de

    I like to stay in big cities like Shanghai, Hong Kong, and places like that.

Used without 像

Structure:

[ items ] + 之类的 + Noun

Meaning:

The 像 in the sentence can also be left out.

Examples:

    你 喜欢 看《西游记》之类的 电影 吗？

    Nǐ xǐ huɑn kàn 《 xī yóu jì 》 zhī lèi de diàn yǐnɡ mɑ

    Does he like to watch movies like “Journey into the West”?