How to Say ‘This coat’ in Simplified Chinese
这件外套
zhè jiàn wài tào
[juh jiàn wàitào]
💬 Usage Tip: 件 (jiàn) is the counting word for tops and jackets. Pants take 条 instead: 这条裤子 "these pants".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
件
jiàn
[jiàn]
measure word for clothing
Measure word used for shirts, jackets, and other upper-body clothes, as well as matters.
我想买一件外套。
I want to buy a jacket.
外套
wài tào
[wàitào]
coat; jacket
An outer garment worn over other clothes.
天冷了，穿上外套吧。
It's cold, put on a coat.
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