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March 24, 2026
出息chūxi(chu1xi5)
出息 (chūxī) refers to the potential for future growth or success, often in a personal or professional context. It can also mean the profit or yield from an investment, emphasizing the idea of maturation or development over time.
Frequency#16961DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
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.
Memory Tip
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.
Meanings of 出息
chūxi(chu1xi5)
primary
1to yield interest, profit etc
2to exhale (Buddhism)
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About 出息
出息Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#16961Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 出息
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前途 (qiántú) - use 出息 when emphasizing potential for personal growth; 前途 focuses more on future prospects or paths.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
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.
Common Mistakes
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.'
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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.
It used to be usual to bind out promising boys for many years.
Cultural Notes for 出息
🏮Cultural insight
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.'
No, it can also refer to financial growth or returns on investments, as in '这个投资很有出息' (Zhège tóuzī hěn yǒu chūxī), meaning 'This investment has good returns.'
The opposite could be words like 没有前途 (méiyǒu qiántú), meaning 'no future/prospects.'
