tou3套
Jyutpingtou3
Yaletou
Definition
A protective cover, case, sheath, sleeve, or cap.
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How it's used
Refers to a protective outer layer or a container that fits snugly over an object. It is versatile enough to describe everything from a simple pen cap to a bed sheet set or a sofa cover. When used as a noun, it almost always implies that the object is meant to enclose or protect something else.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the classifier 套 used for sets of items, such as 套戲 or 套衫. While the character is identical, the meaning shifts from a physical protective cover to a collective unit or a complete set.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
