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March 24, 2026
发出(發出)fāchū(fa1chu1)
发出 (fāchū) means to issue or send out something, such as an order or sound. It is commonly used in contexts where something is being dispatched or produced, like a notification or an audible signal. This term can also imply letting out an emotion, such as laughter, in a more informal context.
Frequency#2384DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 发出 can be associated with formal announcements, such as government decrees or public notifications, reflecting the importance of communication in maintaining social order.
Memory Tip
Think of 发 (fā) as 'to send' and 出 (chū) as 'out.' Imagine a loudspeaker (发) sending out announcements (出). Visualize a speaker letting out a sound, connecting the pronunciation with the action of issuing or dispatching.
Meanings of 发出
fāchū(fa1chu1)
1to issue (an order, decree etc)
2to send out
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About 发出
发出Simplified
發出Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
发出 (fāchū) vs 发送 (fāsòng): use 发出 when emphasizing the act of issuing or letting out something, while 发送 focuses more on the act of sending or transmitting.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 发 (fā) as 'to send' and 出 (chū) as 'out.' Imagine a loudspeaker (发) sending out announcements (出). Visualize a speaker letting out a sound, connecting the pronunciation with the action of issuing or dispatching.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse 发出 with just 发 (fā), which means 'to send' without the implication of 'out.' This term is used in both formal contexts (e.g., issuing a decree) and informal ones (e.g., letting out a laugh). Pay attention to the tones; incorrect tones can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although 发出 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary related to communication and actions. Students should focus on the context of usage to differentiate between formal and informal scenarios.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 发出 can be associated with formal announcements, such as government decrees or public notifications, reflecting the importance of communication in maintaining social order.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 发出 in contexts where a simple 发 would suffice, such as saying 发出信息 instead of just 发信息 for 'send information.' Additionally, some may forget to use the correct tones, leading to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 发出
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 发出 can be associated with formal announcements, such as government decrees or public notifications, reflecting the importance of communication in maintaining social order.
Frequently Asked Questions about 发出
You can say: 我们发出了通知 (Wǒmen fāchūle tōngzhī) which means 'We issued a notification.'
Yes, 发出 can be used in both contexts, such as issuing orders in a formal setting or letting out a laugh casually.
Common collocations include 发出声音 (fāchū shēngyīn) meaning 'to produce a sound' and 发出命令 (fāchū mìnglìng) meaning 'to issue an order.'
