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输出 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
输出shūchūto exportHSK 6, unknown, rank #16108, Hard
输出shūchūto outputHSK 6, unknown, rank #16108, Hard
shūchū(shu1chu1) T1
  1. 1to export
  2. 2to output
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March 24, 2026
输出(輸出)shūchū(shu1chu1)

输出 (shū chū) means 'to export' or 'to output', commonly used in the context of technology and commerce. This term is often applied when discussing data transfer, manufacturing, or delivering goods from one place to another.

Frequency#16108DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In the context of China's rapid technological advancement, 输出 is particularly relevant in discussions about software and hardware exports, reflecting China's role in the global market.

Memory Tip

Think of '输出' as 'shoo-chu' which sounds like 'shoe' and 'chew'. Imagine a shoe chewing up data and spitting it out, symbolizing the process of outputting information or goods.

Meanings of 输出

shūchū(shu1chu1)
1to export
2to output
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About 输出

输出Simplified
輸出Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCTCEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 输出

Quick Contrast

输出 (shūchū) vs 传输 (chuánshū) — use 输出 when referring specifically to the act of exporting or outputting data or goods, while 传输 emphasizes the process of transmission or transfer.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '输出' as 'shoo-chu' which sounds like 'shoe' and 'chew'. Imagine a shoe chewing up data and spitting it out, symbolizing the process of outputting information or goods.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 输出 with 进口 (jìnkǒu), which means 'to import'. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business and technology discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 输出 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above because it relates to technology and commerce vocabulary. Focus on context usage, especially in conversations about data and trade.

Cultural Note

In the context of China's rapid technological advancement, 输出 is particularly relevant in discussions about software and hardware exports, reflecting China's role in the global market.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 输出 with 结果 (jiéguǒ), which means 'result'. For example, saying '输出结果' (output result) instead of the more appropriate '输出数据' (output data) can lead to confusion.

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Component Characters

shūto lose
HSK 413 strokes
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chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 输出

🏮Cultural insight

In the context of China's rapid technological advancement, 输出 is particularly relevant in discussions about software and hardware exports, reflecting China's role in the global market.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While 'output' in Western contexts often refers primarily to data or performance metrics, in Chinese, it encompasses both tangible goods and digital information, reflecting a broader application.

Frequently Asked Questions about 输出

You can say '我们需要输出这些数据' (We need to output this data).