The word **复出 (fùchū)** is a compound verb formed by combining the character **复 (fù)**, meaning "to return," "to repeat," or "to resume," with the character **出 (chū)**, meaning "to exit," "to go out," or "to appear." Together, they create a metaphorical meaning that literally suggests "to go out again" or "to re-emerge." Specifically, it describes the action of a public figure (like an actor, athlete, or politician) returning to their professional field or the public spotlight after a period of retirement, hiatus, or withdrawal. The formation follows a common Chinese grammatical structure where two verbs are paired to express a sequential or resultant action, in this case emphasizing the cyclical nature of leaving and then coming back into prominence.