套
cover; set; trap; rope; quantity word
Meanings
19 senses · 95 examplesnoun
cover; case; sheath
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech
I bought a phone case to protect my new phone.
Please put a book cover on this book to keep it clean.
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Wearing gloves in winter can keep you warm.
The envelope flap has the recipient's address written on it.
He put the laptop into the sleeve of the computer bag.
verb
to put on a cover; to cover
Used for putting a layer of covering over an item
Please put on this thick sweater before going out.
She put a pretty dust cover on the vase.
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It's cold, you should put long johns on your kid.
The chef covered the plate with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
He put a guitar cover on his guitar and took it to school.
adjective
outer; removable outer layer
Describes clothing or items with a removable outer layer
This kind of overshoes is suitable for rainy days.
She bought a pair of over trousers to match her trench coat.
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This pair of pillowcases is made of pure cotton.
I need to replace the sofa cover.
The sleeve covers on this coat can be removed for cleaning.
verb
to overlap; to interlock; to interplant
Used for farming, design, or social connections
The farmers interplant soybeans in the cornfields.
The color layering in this painting is very harmonious.
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This hotel has interconnected suite-style rooms.
The two families are related by marriage twice over, with a very close bond.
The designer used layered printing technology to make the poster.
noun
bend of a river/mountain
formalAlmost exclusively used in place names
Hetaocun village is located at a bend of the Yellow River.
Hulutao Forest Farm is a famous local tourist attraction.
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We drove along the river bend to enjoy the scenery.
Hulutao Gully is a popular hiking route for enthusiasts.
This village gets its name from being located in a mountain bend.
noun
removable outer layer of clothing
dialectUsed in northern Chinese dialects, often with the diminutive suffix 儿
Northerners put quilt covers on their comforters in winter.
The outer cover of this cotton-padded jacket can be removed for washing.
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Mom sewed a new quilt cover for me.
The outer cover of this coat is a bit dirty.
Grandma helped me change the pillowcase.
verb
to pad with cotton/filament
dialectUsed in northern Chinese dialects for making padded clothing or bedding
Mom is padding cotton into the new cotton jacket.
Grandpa taught me how to stuff a quilt with cotton.
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This silk-padded jacket was hand-stuffed.
Winter is here, we need to prep our cotton quilts for the cold season.
She helped her neighbor restuff a few old cotton jackets.
noun
harness strap for livestock
formalRefers to the straps used to attach a draft animal to a cart
The farmer attached the ox harness to the ox.
The cart harness straps are worn out a bit.
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He checked the harness straps to make sure the livestock wouldn't break free.
Horse harnesses are essential for horse-drawn cart transport.
The old cart driver skillfully attached the harness to the mule.
verb
to harness; to attach a draft animal
Used for attaching livestock to a cart or plow
The farmer is harnessing the cart to haul grain.
He mounted the horse and set off for the town.
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Please help me attach the ox to the plow.
The cart driver skillfully harnessed the donkey cart.
They hooked up the tractor and prepared to plow the field.
verb
to illegally purchase foreign currency
formalRefers to unauthorized purchase of foreign exchange or scarce goods
He was investigated by the police for illegal foreign exchange trading.
The government introduced policies to crack down on the illegal hoarding of scarce goods.
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Some people use underground channels to illegally purchase foreign exchange for profit.
The law explicitly prohibits the illegal purchase of nationally scarce goods.
He was fined for illegally purchasing imported goods.
noun
rope loop; noose
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech
He tied a rope loop to catch rabbits.
The fisherman tightened the loop of the fishing net.
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This loop is too loose, it's easy to break free from.
She made a decorative loop out of silk ribbon.
The police found a noose trap by the roadside.
noun
trap; trick; scheme
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech
He saw through the trap the other side set at a glance.
Don't trust strangers easily, be careful of being tricked.
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This business partnership looks like a scam.
He fell into a trap carefully designed by the enemy.
The police exposed the scam set up by the fraud ring.
verb
to copy; to follow a formula
Used for copying writing, formulas, or design templates
When doing math problems, don't just plug into formulas, understand the principles.
This article was copied directly from an existing sample essay.
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He used French grammar rules to write his English composition.
Don't copy others' homework, finish it yourself.
The designer used classic design elements to create new works.
noun
conventional phrase; polite remark
Refers to formal, insincere polite language
He only speaks polite empty phrases with no real substance.
Don't use so many conventional phrases, get straight to the point.
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This meeting was just polite small talk with no substantive discussion.
His speech was full of bureaucratic empty phrases.
Don't mind the polite pleasantries, I was just asking casually.
verb
to get someone to reveal the truth
Used for getting someone to share private information they don't want to reveal
I'll try to get him to talk and see if he really knows.
The reporter asked questions to get the star to reveal his true thoughts.
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She used casual chat to get her friend to reveal their secret.
The detective managed to get the suspect to confess.
I put in a lot of effort to get him to tell me the real reason he quit.
verb
to build rapport; to curry favor
Used for trying to make friends or gain influence over someone
He wants to build rapport with his boss to get a promotion.
The new colleague has been trying to get close to everyone to fit in quickly.
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Politicians often use small favors to win voter support.
He treated everyone to dinner to build connections and pave the way for his new project.
Don't get too familiar with strangers casually, stay safe.
noun
set; coordinated whole
Refers to matching or coordinated items
She bought a new fall outfit set.
This song cycle consists of six movements.
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Our company has developed a complete management system.
This book set covers all subjects from primary to high school.
He has a complete set of classic Peking Opera facial masks.
measure word
for sets of items
Used for counting coordinated or matching items
The school gave each new student a new school uniform set.
He spent 5000 yuan on a new furniture set.
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The teacher gave each of us a textbook set.
This restaurant has launched a new set meal menu.
I bought a Lego set for my nephew as a birthday gift.
verb
to cut threads with a tap/die
technicalTechnical term for metalworking and machining
The worker is using a die to cut threads on the bolt.
When using a tap, pay attention to keeping the force even.
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The workshop is carrying out the thread cutting processing step.
He learned how to use tools to cut standard threads.
This part needs both internal and external threads cut.