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套

tào

Description

“套”很常用,可以是一整组东西的量词,比如一套书、一套衣服。

"套" is very common and can be a measure word for a whole set of things, such as 一套书 (a set of books) or 一套衣服 (a set of clothes).

它也可以当动词,意思是把东西套上去,或者指有经验的“方法”。

It can also be a verb meaning to put something on, or refer to an experienced "method".

Meanings

套tào

measure word for a set of things

我买了一套新衣服。

I bought a new set of clothes.

套tào

to cover or slip something on

天冷了,套上一件外套吧。

It's cold; put on a jacket.

套tào

a cover; a case; a sheath

手机的套很好看。

The phone case looks nice.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a measure word, 套 groups matching items (books, clothes, furniture) into one complete set.

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