HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
套 — cover
- Reading
- tào
- Meaning
- cover; set; to encase
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
套 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is tào and it means cover; set; to encase. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
套 appears in everyday chinese words such as 套 (series, set, cover), 外套 (coat, jacket) and 手套 (gloves).
Chinese words containing 套
Frequently asked questions
What does 套 mean in Chinese?
套 means cover; set; to encase in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 套 read?
套 is read tào. Reading it inside real words — 套 and 外套 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 套 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 套 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 套 in a word?
A common word containing 套 is 套 (tào) — "series, set, cover". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 套 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 套 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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