Definition
套套 is a reduplicated form of 套 (cover, set). It has two distinct colloquial meanings: (1) old methods or tricks, often in the fixed phrase 老套套 (old ways, outdated routines); (2) a slang term for condom, very common in everyday speech. The two senses are unrelated, so context is key.
n
(colloquial) old methodstricks of the trade (often in 老套套)(slang) condom
Examples
- 套套，。Tā hái zài yòng nàxiē lǎo tào tao, méi rén xìn le.He's still using those old tricks; nobody believes them anymore.
- 套套。Qù yàodiàn mǎi yì hé tào tao.Go to the pharmacy and buy a box of condoms.
- 套套。Zhèxiē tào tao yǐjīng guòshí le.These old methods are outdated.
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