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March 24, 2026
出去()chūqù(chu1qu4)
出去 (chūqù) means 'to go out' and is commonly used when referring to leaving a place, such as a home or building, to go outside or to another location. It conveys the action of exiting and is often used in both casual and formal contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, going out can often be associated with social activities, such as dining or gathering with friends, reflecting the importance of community in everyday life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person stepping out of a door (出) and walking away (去). The character 出 looks like a person going out from a structure, while 去 represents the direction of going away. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 出去
chūqù(chu1qu4)
1to go out
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出去Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
出去 (chūqù) vs 走出 (zǒuchū) — use 出去 for general exiting, while 走出 emphasizes the act of walking out.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person stepping out of a door (出) and walking away (去). The character 出 looks like a person going out from a structure, while 去 represents the direction of going away. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; 出 (chū) is pronounced with a high level tone, while 去 (qù) has a falling tone. A common mistake is using it inappropriately, such as saying '我出去了' (wǒ chūqù le) when you mean 'I am going out' rather than 'I went out.'
HSK Study Tips
While 出去 is not specifically an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for HSK Level 1 students as it involves basic verbs and movement. Focus on the structure of the phrase and related verbs like 进来 (jìnlái - to come in) for a better understanding of directional movement.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, going out can often be associated with social activities, such as dining or gathering with friends, reflecting the importance of community in everyday life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 出去 with 出门 (chūmén), which also means 'to go out' but specifically refers to leaving the house. For example, saying '我出门了' (wǒ chūmén le) instead of '我出去' (wǒ chūqù) can lead to confusion about the context of leaving.
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Cultural Notes for 出去
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In Chinese culture, going out can often be associated with social activities, such as dining or gathering with friends, reflecting the importance of community in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出去
Yes, 出去 (chūqù) is a very common word in everyday Chinese conversation. It's frequently used when discussing plans or activities that involve leaving a place.
Some synonyms for 出去 (chūqù) include 上街 (shàngjiē), which means 'to go out to the street,' and 外出 (wàichū), meaning 'to go out' or 'to exit.' These can be used in slightly different contexts.
出去 (chūqù) means 'to go out' in Chinese. It is often used to describe the action of leaving a place, whether for leisure, errands, or other purposes.
You can use 出去 (chūqù) in a sentence like '我想出去' (Wǒ xiǎng chūqù), which means 'I want to go out.' It can be combined with different objects to specify where you are going out to.
You can say '我想出去' (wǒ xiǎng chūqù) meaning 'I want to go out.'
出去 means 'to go out,' while 进来 means 'to come in.' They represent opposite directions.
Yes, 出去 is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
