出 (chū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 出 (chū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 出 (chū) means "To go out; to exit; to produce". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 凵.

Q: How do you write 出 stroke by stroke?

出 has 5 strokes. The radical is 凵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 出 and 凶?

出 (chū) and 凶 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 出?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 凵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 出?

Common words containing 出 include: 出去 (chū qù) — to go out; 出口 (chū kǒu) — exit; 出发 (chū fā) — to set out.

How to Write 出

The character 出 (chū) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 凵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

出 is pronounced chū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To go out; to exit; to produce.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 出 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 出

出去 chū qù

to go out

出口 chū kǒu

exit

出发 chū fā

to set out

Example Sentences

我们出去玩吧。

wǒ men chū qù wán ba

Let's go out and have fun.

出口在左边。

chū kǒu zài zuǒ biān

The exit is on the left.

我们明天出发。

wǒ men míng tiān chū fā

We are leaving tomorrow.

Similar Characters

凶 xiōng

凸 tū

凹 āo

Practice Writing 出 (chū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 出

What does 出 (chū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 出 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 出 and 凶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 出?

What common words use 出?

How to Write 出 (chū)