How to Say ‘Bring a jacket’ in Traditional Chinese
帶件外套
dài jiàn wài tào
[dye jyen why-tow]
💬 Usage Tip: [件] is the counting word for clothing items like jackets, so [帶件外套] is literally "bring one piece of outerwear." After [一], it is pronounced (yí), as in [一件] (yí jiàn).
Phrase Breakdown
帶
dài
[dye]
bring; take along
Used when telling someone to carry or take something with them.
出門前記得帶雨傘。
Remember to bring an umbrella before going out.
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-tow]
jacket; coat
Outerwear worn to stay warm, often mentioned in weather or health advice.
晚上有點冷，最好帶外套。
It's a bit cold at night, so it's best to bring a jacket.
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