套 (tào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 套 (tào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 套 (tào) means "set; cover; case; suit". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 套 stroke by stroke?

套 has 10 strokes. The radical is 大. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 套 and 奄?

套 (tào) and 奄 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 套?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 大. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 套?

Common words containing 套 include: 一套 (yī tào) — a set; a suit; 手套 (shǒu tào) — gloves; 套餐 (tào cān) — set meal; package.

How to Write 套

The character 套 (tào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

套 is pronounced tào in Mandarin Chinese. It means set; cover; case; suit.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 套 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 套

一套 yī tào

a set; a suit

手套 shǒu tào

gloves

套餐 tào cān

set meal; package

Example Sentences

我买了一套新衣服。

wǒ mǎi le yī tào xīn yī fú

I bought a new outfit.

冬天要戴手套。

dōng tiān yào dài shǒu tào

You should wear gloves in winter.

我想要一份套餐。

wǒ xiǎng yào yī fèn tào cān

I want a set meal.

Similar Characters

奄 yǎn

奇 jī

奈 nài

Practice Writing 套 (tào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 套

What does 套 (tào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 套 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 套 and 奄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 套?

What common words use 套?

How to Write 套 (tào)