This is the 693rd most frequent Chinese word.


"套" means "set," "cover," "case," or "to enclose."


In this sentence, "套 (tào)" is used as a measure word to indicate a suit or set, specifically for houses or apartments.

我刚买了一套房子。

I just bought a set of a house.


Here, "套 (tào)" is used to describe a suit or a set of clothing, commonly used to express a matching pair or group of items worn together.

他穿着一套西装,非常帅气。

He is wearing a suit, very handsome.


In this instance, "套 (tào)" is used metaphorically to imply a systematic method or approach to solving a situation.

这个城市的地铁线路非常复杂,但他有一套自己的导航方法。

The subway lines in this city are very complex, but he has a systematic way of navigating them.