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    Using 套 (tào) as a measure word for sets

    Listing & Enumeration
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 套 + Noun

    Explanation

    The character 套 (tào) is a measure word meaning 'a set,' 'a suite,' or 'a series' of related items. It is used to count groups of things that belong together as a complete unit. For example, 一套方法 means 'a set of methods' and 一套房间 means 'a suite of rooms.'

    Examples

    • 他在网上买了一套西装，质量很好。

      tā zài wǎng shàng mǎi le yī tào xīzhuāng, zhìliàng hěn hǎo.

      He bought a suit online, and the quality is very good.

    • 这套教材适合初学者使用。

      zhè tào jiàocái shìhé chūxuézhě shǐyòng.

      This set of textbooks is suitable for beginners.

    • 她最近搬进了一套新公寓。

      tā zuìjìn bānjìn le yī tào xīn gōngyù.

      She recently moved into a new apartment.

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