No. 693 in Chinese
套
"套" means "set," "cover," "case," or "to enclose."
In a sentence
我刚买了一套房子。
I just bought a set of a house.
In this sentence, "套 (tào)" is used as a measure word to indicate a suit or set, specifically for houses or apartments.
他穿着一套西装，非常帅气。
He is wearing a suit, very handsome.
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.
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.
In this instance, "套 (tào)" is used metaphorically to imply a systematic method or approach to solving a situation.
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