Learn a Chinese Character - 出 (chū) - Go out

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 凵 (Radical: 凵)

Stroke Count: 5 (Stroke Count: 5)

Stroke Order: The character "出" is composed of two parts. The upper part looks like a mountain, and the lower part is a horizontal line. The stroke order is from top to bottom and left to right.

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chū (Pinyin: chū)

3. Meaning 含义

Go out; come out; produce; exceed (出去；出来；生产；超过)

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 出发 (chū fā) - Set off (出发 - 动身前往某地)
• 出口 (chū kǒu) - Exit; export (出口 - 出去的地方；向外输出商品等)
• 出现 (chū xiàn) - Appear; emerge (出现 - 显露出来)

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“出” can be used as a verb to indicate movement outwards or the emergence of something. For example, "他出去了" (He went out). It can also be used in compound verbs like "出发" (set off). “出” 可以用作动词，表示向外移动或某物的出现。例如，“他出去了”（He went out）。它也可以用于复合动词，如 “出发”（set off）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the character "出" often implies progress, development, and the pursuit of new opportunities. For example, "出人头地" means to achieve success and stand out among others. 在中国文化中，“出” 字常常意味着进步、发展和追求新的机会。例如，“出人头地” 表示取得成功并在众人中脱颖而出。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can imagine two mountains stacked on top of each other, and one mountain is "coming out" from the other. This can help you remember the shape and meaning of the character "出". 你可以想象两座山叠在一起，其中一座山“冒出来”。这可以帮助你记住 “出” 字的形状和含义。