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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
出具chūjùto issue (document, certificate etc)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #35507, Very Hard
出具chūjùto provideHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #35507, Very Hard
chūjù(chu1ju4)chu ju T1
  1. 1to issue (document, certificate etc)
  2. 2to provide
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March 24, 2026

出具chūjù(chu1ju4)

出具 (chū jù) means 'to issue' or 'to provide,' typically in the context of documents or certificates. It is commonly used in formal situations, such as when someone is required to produce official papers for verification or compliance purposes.

Strokes13Frequency#35507DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the issuance of documents and certificates often signifies authority and legitimacy, reflecting the importance of formalities in business and legal practices. For instance, 出具证明 is commonly required for employment or educational verification.

Memory tip

Imagine you're standing at a gate (出, chū) and handing over a certificate (具, jù) that allows you to pass through. The action of 'issuing' the certificate is represented by the character, linking the visual of giving something out with its pronunciation.

Meanings of 出具

chūjù(chu1ju4)
1to issue (document, certificate etc)
2to provide
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出具Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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出示 (chūshì) - use 出具 when referring to the issuance of official documents, whereas 出示 is more about showing or presenting something.

Usage Notes

出具 is primarily used in formal or official contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 出具证明 (to issue a certificate) and 出具文件 (to issue documents).

HSK Study Tips

Although 出具 is not listed in HSK, it can be related to higher-level vocabulary concerning bureaucracy and documentation. Focus on learning this word alongside other terms related to official processes to enhance your comprehension of formal Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 出具 with similar terms like 提供 (tígōng), which means 'to provide' but is less formal. For example, saying '我出具这个文件' (I issue this document) is correct, while '我提供这个文件' would be more suitable in less formal contexts.

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Component characters

出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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具jùtool
HSK 48 strokes八
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How to say to issue (document, certificate etc) in Chinese

“to issue (document, certificate etc)” in Chinese is出具chūjù

出具 (chū jù) means 'to issue' or 'to provide,' typically in the context of documents or certificates. It is commonly used in formal situations, such as when someone is required to produce official papers for verification or compliance purposes.

When to use 出具

出具 is primarily used in formal or official contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 出具证明 (to issue a certificate) and 出具文件 (to issue documents).

出具 or something close to it

出示 (chūshì) - use 出具 when referring to the issuance of official documents, whereas 出示 is more about showing or presenting something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 出具 with similar terms like 提供 (tígōng), which means 'to provide' but is less formal. For example, saying '我出具这个文件' (I issue this document) is correct, while '我提供这个文件' would be more suitable in less formal contexts.

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You can 出具 various types of documents, such as certificates, reports, or official letters.

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