tào

to cover

HSK 5

漢字分解

Usage of (tào)

The character is commonly used to indicate a set or a complete group of items, such as a set of clothes (衣服) or a set of furniture. It can also mean a cover or casing that goes over something, like a sofa cover (沙发).

Common Collocations

Nuances

When used as a measure word, emphasizes completeness or a group of related items. When used as a noun, it often refers to a protective cover. It is more formal than some other measure words and is frequently used in real estate and clothing contexts.

Avoid Confusion

Do not confuse with (gài), which also means to cover but usually refers to the action of covering rather than a physical cover or set.

例文

我买了一套新衣服。

Wǒ mǎi le yī tào xīn yīfú.

I bought a new set of clothes.

请给沙发套上一个套子。

Qǐng gěi shāfā tào shàng yī gè tàozǐ.

Please put a cover on the sofa.

这套房子有三间卧室。

Zhè tào fángzi yǒu sān jiān wòshì.

This apartment has three bedrooms.