What's the difference between 종류 and 유형?

Question

They both translate to "kind, type, category". They share one Hanja (유/류). It seems that 종류 is used more with real objects and 유형 with abstract concepts. Is that right?

Answer 1

As you said, it is very similar meaning and I agree with your opinion but it can be used differently in many different situations.

종류- kind of something ( group of objects/places/varieties)

ex) I like kind of spicy foods. = 나는 매운음식 종류를 좋아합니다.

I don't like kind of noisy places. = 나는 시끄러운종류의 장소를 좋아하지 않습니다.

Is tomato one of fruit varieties? = 토마토는 과일종류 중에 하나입니까?

유형- type ( group of categories - using more abstract concept )

ex) I don't like authoritative type of person( authoritative person type ) = 나는 권위적유형의 사람을 좋아하지 않습니다. / 나는 권위적사람의 유형을 좋아하지 않습니다.

I hope this examples are helpful for you.