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The word "出发" is formed by combining the character "出", meaning "to go out", with "发", meaning "to depart". This creates a compound verb where "出" conveys exiting and "发" conveys initiating movement, together directly representing the action of setting out from a starting point.

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我们准备出发了。

wǒmen zhǔnbèi chūfā le.

We are ready to set out.

他们一大早出发去机场。

tāmen yīdàzǎo chūfā qù jīchǎng.

They set out early in the morning to go to the airport.

为了赶上火车，我们必须提前出发。

wèile gǎnshàng huǒchē, wǒmen bìxū tíqián chūfā.

In order to catch the train, we must depart early.

尽管天气不好，探险队还是决定按计划出发。

jǐnguǎn tiānqì bù hǎo, tànxiǎnduì háishì juédìng àn jìhuà chūfā.

Despite the bad weather, the expedition team still decided to set out as planned.

在充分考虑所有风险之后，他们终于做出了出发的决定。

zài chōngfèn kǎolǜ suǒyǒu fēngxiǎn zhīhòu, tāmen zhōngyú zuò chūle chūfā de juédìng.

After fully considering all risks, they finally made the decision to depart.

Word Definition - 出发

chū fā to set off; to start (on a journey)

Individual Character Details

出 chū, chū
发 fā, fà