出 (chū): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 出 means “to go out” or “to come out”. It is a versatile word that can be used in many different contexts. For example, you might use it to say that you are going out to eat, or that your friend just came out of the bathroom. It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as to describe the emergence of a new trend or idea. In short, 出 is a fundamental word in Chinese that is essential for expressing a wide range of concepts related to movement and emergence.

Translation

Verb: to go out, to exceed, to happen
Measure Word: for dramas, plays, operas

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我们今天出去玩吧wǒmen jīntiān chūqù wán baLet’s go out and play today
他出了很多汗tā chū le hěn duō hànHe sweated a lot
这本书出版了多久了?zhè běn shū chūbǎn le duō jiǔ le?How long has this book been published?
他出门的时候忘了带钥匙了tā chūmén de shíhou wàng le dài yàoshi leHe forgot to bring his keys when he went out
他出了一道数学题tā chū le yī dào shùxué tíHe made a math problem
她出了一本新小说tā chū le yī běn xīn xiǎoshuōShe published a new novel
他出了一个好主意tā chū le yī gè hǎo zhǔyìHe came up with a good idea
这个问题出在哪里?zhège wèntí chū zài nǎlǐ?Where is the problem coming from?

HSK

出 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 出 with Pinyin and English Translation