Meanings of 出息
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AI Study Notes for 出息
前途 (qiántú) - use 出息 when emphasizing potential for personal growth; 前途 focuses more on future prospects or paths.
Imagine a young plant (出) pushing through the soil (息) to reach for the sun. As it grows, it symbolizes a promising future and the yield it will eventually produce, linking the character's form to its meaning of potential and growth.
出息 is often used in both personal and professional contexts to discuss someone's potential. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that imply failure or stagnation. It is generally informal but can be used in motivational contexts.
As an HSK 6 word, 出息 connects with other words about growth and success, such as 发展 (fāzhǎn, development) and 进步 (jìnbù, progress). Focus on using it in sentences that describe aspirations or potential outcomes.
In Chinese culture, the concept of 出息 is deeply tied to family expectations and educational success. Parents often hope their children will have 出息, reflecting societal values on ambition and achievement.
Learners often confuse 出息 with 失败 (shībài, failure). For example, saying '他没有出息' (Tā méiyǒu chūxī) incorrectly implies someone is without potential, whereas it should focus on positive attributes: '他有出息.'
Pronunciation of 出息
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Grammar Patterns of 出息
出息 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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看你那没____的样儿，遇到一点困难就想放弃。
Look at you, so hopeless — the moment you hit a small obstacle, you want to give up.
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Cultural Notes for 出息
In Chinese culture, the concept of 出息 is deeply tied to family expectations and educational success. Parents often hope their children will have 出息, reflecting societal values on ambition and achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出息
You might say, '他很有出息' (Tā hěn yǒu chūxī) which means 'He has a bright future ahead.'