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出发 (chūfā) — how to say "to depart" in Chinese
出发
To depart, to set off
Character composition
出
to go out
发
to send
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
凵
Receptacle
#17 · kǎn · 2 strokes
Synonyms
动身
to set off, to depart
dòng shēn · formal, of journeys
Examples
为了避免堵车，我们决定早上六点就出发。
To avoid traffic jams, we decided to set off at 6 a.m.
几点出发？
What time do we depart?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to depart" in Chinese?
"to depart" in Chinese is 出发 (chūfā).
What does 出发 mean in English?
出发 (chūfā) means "To depart, to set off".
How is 出发 pronounced?
It is pronounced chūfā (written as chufa). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to depart" in Chinese characters?
It is written 出发.
What HSK level is 出发?
出发 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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