English–Chinese

“glove” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǒu tào

Example

我的手套丢了。wǒ de shǒu tào diū le

My glove is missing.

Illustration for 手套 (glove)

How to say “glove” in Chinese

“Glove” in Chinese is 手套 (shǒu tào).

A hand-shaped barrier between the skin and the outside world, used for warmth, protection, cleanliness, or a firmer hold.

Full entry for 手套: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 手套

做饭时戴手套可以保护手不被烫伤。zuò fàn shí dài shǒu tào ké yǐ bǎo hù shǒu bú bèi tàng shāng

When cooking, wearing gloves can protect your hands from burns.

Tips for using 手套

  • The classifiers 只 (zhī, "single item") and 双 (shuāng, "pair") distinguish one item from a matching pair, a distinction English often leaves to context.

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