HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
出 — to go out
- Reading
- chū
- Meaning
- to go out; to exit
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
出 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is chū and it means to go out; to exit. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
出 appears in everyday chinese words such as 出 (to go out, to exit), 出去 (to go out) and 出国 (to go abroad).
Chinese words containing 出
Frequently asked questions
What does 出 mean in Chinese?
出 means to go out; to exit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 出 read?
出 is read chū. Reading it inside real words — 出 and 出去 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 出 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 出 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 出 in a word?
A common word containing 出 is 出 (chū) — "to go out, to exit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 出 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 出 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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