tào ㄊㄠˋ tou3 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • to cover
  • to encase
  • cover
  • sheath
  • to overlap
  • to interleave
  • to model after
  • to copy
  • formula
  • harness
  • loop of rope
  • (fig.) to fish for
  • to obtain slyly
  • classifier for sets, collections
  • bend (of a river or mountain range, in place names)
  • tau (Greek letter Ττ)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 套 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 換枕套。 Change the pillowcase.
  • 他戴着手套。 He is wearing gloves.
  • 避孕套坏了。 The condom broke.
  • 把枕套換了。 Change the pillowcase.
  • 你有避孕套吗? Do you have a condom?

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