枕套
pillowcase
A pillowcase is a functional and decorative fabric sleeve used to keep pillows clean and comfortable.
枕套 in 30 Seconds
- A removable fabric cover designed to protect a pillow core.
- Commonly made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fabrics for hygiene.
- A standard component of bedding sets (sheets and duvet covers).
Overview
- 1概述：枕套是家居生活中最常见的床上用品之一。它的基本功能是包裹枕芯，防止汗液、皮屑或油脂直接污染枕芯，因为枕芯通常不如枕套易于清洗。2) 用法搭配：在日常汉语中，枕套常与动词“换”、“洗”、“套”连用。例如：“换个枕套”、“洗洗枕套”。在描述材质时，常说“纯棉枕套”、“真丝枕套”或“亚麻枕套”。3) 常见语境：枕套出现在家庭生活、酒店住宿、商场购物等场景中。在讨论皮肤护理（如防止痘痘）或头发护理时，枕套的材质（如真丝）也经常被提及。4) 近义词辨析：枕套与“枕巾”不同。枕套是全封闭或半封闭包裹住枕头的袋子；而枕巾是一块长方形的织物，仅仅铺在枕头上方。枕套与“被套”结构相似，但尺寸要小得多，专门用于枕头。
Examples
我需要买一对蓝色的枕套来配我的新床单。
everydayI need to buy a pair of blue pillowcases to match my new sheets.
请在客人入住前更换所有的床单和枕套。
formalPlease change all the sheets and pillowcases before the guests check in.
你的枕套上印着可爱的猫咪图案。
informalThere are cute cat patterns printed on your pillowcase.
研究发现，枕套上的细菌数量可能超过马桶座圈。
academicResearch has found that the number of bacteria on a pillowcase can exceed that on a toilet seat.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
真丝枕套
silk pillowcase
拆洗枕套
remove and wash the pillowcase
Often Confused With
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '枕套' is neutral and used in both formal and informal settings. In Mainland China, '枕套' is the standard term, while '枕头套' is also very common in speech.
Common Mistakes
English learners often confuse '枕头' (the whole pillow) with '枕套' (just the cover). Remember that you wash the '枕套', but you sleep on the '枕头'.
Tips
Material choice for skin health
Check the closure type
Red pillowcases for weddings
Word Origin
'枕' (zhěn) originally referred to wooden pillows (wood radical 木). '套' (tào) means to cover or a case. Together, they mean a case for a pillow.
Cultural Context
In China, bedding sets often come as 'four-piece sets' (四件套), which include one bed sheet, one duvet cover, and two pillowcases.
Memory Tip
Think of '枕' (zhěn) as the pillow and '套' (tào) as a 'suit' or 'cover'. It's the suit your pillow wears!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsTest Yourself
这对新买的___颜色和床单很搭。
“枕套”是套在枕头外的，常与床单成套购买，符合语境。
枕套脏了，请把它___下来洗一洗。
“拆”或“取”常用于描述把套子从核心物体上拿下来的动作。
妈妈 / 两个 / 换了 / 干净的 / 枕套
正确的语序是：主语（妈妈）+ 谓语（换了）+ 数量词（两个）+ 形容词（干净的）+ 宾语（枕套）。
Score: /3
Summary
A pillowcase is a functional and decorative fabric sleeve used to keep pillows clean and comfortable.
- A removable fabric cover designed to protect a pillow core.
- Commonly made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fabrics for hygiene.
- A standard component of bedding sets (sheets and duvet covers).
Material choice for skin health
Check the closure type
Red pillowcases for weddings
Examples
4 of 4我需要买一对蓝色的枕套来配我的新床单。
I need to buy a pair of blue pillowcases to match my new sheets.
请在客人入住前更换所有的床单和枕套。
Please change all the sheets and pillowcases before the guests check in.
你的枕套上印着可爱的猫咪图案。
There are cute cat patterns printed on your pillowcase.
研究发现，枕套上的细菌数量可能超过马桶座圈。
Research has found that the number of bacteria on a pillowcase can exceed that on a toilet seat.
