Meaning and Usage
"手套" refers to gloves, which are coverings for the hands used for protection, warmth, or hygiene. It is a common noun used in everyday contexts such as clothing, medical settings, and sports.
Common Collocations
- 戴手套 (dài shǒutào): to wear gloves, used when emphasizing putting gloves on.
- 无菌手套 (wújūn shǒutào): sterile gloves, common in medical contexts.
- 皮手套 (pí shǒutào): leather gloves, often used for fashion or protection.
Usage Notes
"手套" is always a noun and typically appears with verbs like 戴 (to wear) or 买 (to buy). It can refer to various types of gloves, from winter gloves to surgical gloves. When talking about gloves, specifying the material or purpose (e.g., 皮手套, 无菌手套) is common.
Avoid confusing "手套" with "手" alone, which means "hand". "手套" specifically means the glove as an object covering the hand.