The Chinese word 出世 (chūshì) is a classical compound formed by combining the character 出, meaning "to exit" or "to leave," with 世, meaning "the world" or "society." Literally, it reads as "to exit the world," a concept originating in Buddhist and Daoist philosophy to signify renouncing secular life to become a monk or ascetic. Over time, its meaning broadened metaphorically to describe a state of transcendence, detachment from worldly affairs, or the lofty achievement of rising above ordinary concerns. It can also be used to indicate the birth or coming into the world of a significant figure, or the publication of a major work, carrying a connotation of something remarkable emerging into public view.