套

tào

to cover

HSK 5 — —

한자 분해

Usage of 套 (tào)

The character 套 is commonly used to indicate a set or a complete group of items, such as a set of clothes (一套衣服) or a set of furniture. It can also mean a cover or casing that goes over something, like a sofa cover (沙发套).

Common Collocations

Nuances

When used as a measure word, 套 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 套 with 盖 (gài), which also means to cover but usually refers to the action of covering rather than a physical cover or set.

예문

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.