出 (chū) — how to say "to go out" in Chinese

To go out; (directional verb indicating outward movement)

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#17 · kǎn · 2 strokes

Examples

去买东西,一会儿就回来。

I'm going out to buy something, I'll be back soon.

I'm going out.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 出 (chū) — to go out; (directional verb indicating outward movement)

[chū-] Chewbacca steps out of the forest holding a sign that says 出 "OUT" 🌳. He's directing everyone to leave the woods and head to the stage for a theatrical performance. On stage, he draws lines everywhere to emphasize the main direction of movement is outward.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to go out" in Chinese?

"to go out" in Chinese is 出 (chū).

What does 出 mean in English?

出 (chū) means "To go out; (directional verb indicating outward movement)".

How is 出 pronounced?

It is pronounced chū (written as chu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to go out" in Chinese characters?

It is written 出.

What HSK level is 出?

出 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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