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The character "套" is structurally formed from the components "大" meaning big and "长" meaning long, which conceptually imply a covering that is ample and extended. Its earliest recorded meanings focused on physical enclosures such as sheaths or cases for objects. Over centuries, the semantic range of the character expanded to denote coordinated groups of items functioning as a unit, like a set of tools, and later extended to conventional routines or deceptive schemes, reflecting a shift from concrete coverings to abstract systems. The compositional elements of "大" and "长" have consistently denoted this core idea of encasement throughout the character's etymological development.
Example Sentences Hide
我买了一套书。
这套家具很实用。
她穿了一套红色的裙子。
不要总说套话，要真诚。
如果你套用旧方法，可能不会成功。
他的商业套路让人防不胜防。
投资股票被套牢后，他学会了谨慎。
在西部电影中，牛仔常用套索捕捉野马。