COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 套 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 大 wrapped in a long 镸 cloth
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How to Write 套 (tào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cover
tàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tào
套
to cover
Common words
wài tào
外套
coat; jacket
shǒu tào
手套
glove; mitten
pèi tào
配套
to form a complete set; compatible; matching; complementary
tào cān
套餐
set meal; (fig.) product or service package (e.g. for a cell phone subscription)
quān tào
圈套
trap; snare; trick
pǎo lóng tào
跑龙套
to play a small role
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
套
套
套
套
套
套
套
套
LEARNING TIP
Remember 套
Say “tào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 套
Common words and phrases
wài tào
coat; jacket
shǒu tào
glove; mitten
pèi tào
to form a complete set; compatible; matching; complementary
tào cān
set meal; (fig.) product or service package (e.g. for a cell phone subscription)
quān tào
trap; snare; trick
pǎo lóng tào
to play a small role
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“套”。
Zhège zì shì “tào”.
This character is “套”.
我正在学习“套”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tào” zì.
I am learning the character “套”.
请写一遍“套”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tào”.
Please write “套” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 套?
套 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 套 (tào) mean?
套 (tào) means to cover.
What is the radical of 套?
The radical of 套 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.