Definition
外套 (wài tào) is a general term for any outer garment worn over your other clothes — a coat, jacket, or overcoat. 上衣 (shàng yī) specifically means 'upper garment' (like a shirt or blouse) and is not necessarily an outer layer; 大衣 (dà yī) is a heavy overcoat for cold weather. Use 外套 when you just mean 'something you put on over your clothes.'
noun
coatjacket
Measure word · 件
Examples
- 外套。Wǒ mǎi le yí jiàn xīn wài tào.I bought a new coat.
- 外套，。Zhè jiàn wài tào tài dà le, wǒ xiǎng huàn yí jiàn.This coat is too big; I want to exchange it.
- ，外套。Wàimiàn hěn lěng, chuān shàng wài tào ba.It's cold outside; put on your coat.
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