同类 (tóng lèi): similar; of the same kind

The books on the shelf are categorized by theme: history books are all placed together, and novels and poetry are each shelved on the same level as similar works.

At the job fair, she only submitted applications to a few companies similar to her previous employer, because changing careers is too risky and she wanted to first find a job in a familiar field.

The doctor reminded him that this medicine should not be taken together with similar painkillers, otherwise it might put extra strain on the liver.

This café's decor is very different from other similar shops in the city; it has kept the wooden beams and brick walls of the old house, attracting many customers who love nostalgia.

The teacher divided the students into groups and asked each group to find examples of the same category in the article, such as words that all describe weather, and then compare their usage.