How to Say ‘This jacket’ in Traditional Chinese
這件外套
zhè jiàn wài tào
[juh jyen why-tao]
💬 Usage Tip: 件 (jiàn) is the counting word for tops and jackets: 一件襯衫 "a shirt". Pants and skirts use 條 (tiáo) instead: 一條褲子 "a pair of pants".
Phrase Breakdown
這
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning this; it points at the person in an insulting way.
他氣得大喊：「你這個王八蛋！」
He angrily shouted, 'You bastard!'
件
jiàn
[jyen]
measure word for clothing items
A classifier used for clothes, especially individual garments like shirts or jackets.
天氣涼了，帶件外套比較好。
It's getting cool, so it's better to bring a jacket.
外套
wài tào
[why-tao]
jacket; coat
Used for outerwear; a common thing to compliment a stranger on.
你的外套顏色很好看。
Your jacket color looks great.
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