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The word "外出" is formed by combining the character "外" (wài), meaning "outside", with "出" (chū), meaning "to go out". In this compound, "外" specifies the direction or destination of the action expressed by "出", creating a verb-object structure that literally means "to exit to the outside", hence conveying the sense of "to go out" or "to be outgoing".

Example Sentences Hide

他今天外出工作。

Tā jīntiān wàichū gōngzuò.

He went out for work today.

妈妈外出购买日常用品。

Māma wàichū gòumǎi rìcháng yòngpǐn.

Mom went out to buy daily necessities.

后天外出时记得带钥匙。

Hòutiān wàichū shí jìde dài yàoshi.

Remember to take your keys when you go out the day after tomorrow.

如果外出下雨，我就忘记带伞。

Rúguǒ wàichū xià yǔ, wǒ zǒng shì wàngjì dài sǎn.

If it rains when I go out, I always forget to bring an umbrella.

公司规定外出必须填写登记表。

Gōngsī guīdìng wàichū bìxū tiánxiě dēngjì biǎo.

Company policy requires filling out a registration form when going out.

Word Definition - 外出

wài chū to go out; to go away (on a trip etc)

Individual Character Details

外 wài
出 chū, chū