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出局 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
出局chūjúto send off (player for a foul)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto knock out (i.e. to beat in a knock-out tournament)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto eliminateHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto call outHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto kill offHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto pull out of (a competition)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúto retire (a runner in baseball)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
出局chūjúout (i.e. man out in baseball)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2394, Very Hard
chūjú(chu1ju2)chu ju T1
  1. 1to send off (player for a foul)
  2. 2to knock out (i.e. to beat in a knock-out tournament)
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March 24, 2026

出局chūjú(chu1ju2)

出局 (chūjú) refers to the concept of being sent off or eliminated from a competition or game, particularly in sports like baseball or in tournaments. It can denote a player being called out for a foul or knocked out of a competition, reflecting a decisive end to participation.

Strokes12Frequency#2394DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Baseball is a popular sport in China, and the concept of 出局 is commonly understood by fans. The term reflects the competitive nature of sports in Chinese culture, where winning and losing play significant roles in the narrative.

Memory tip

Imagine a player (出) stepping out of a game (局) after making a mistake, waving goodbye as they leave the field. The character 出 resembles someone stepping out, while 局 can remind you of the 'game board' where players participate.

Meanings of 出局

chūjú(chu1ju2)
1to send off (player for a foul)
2to knock out (i.e. to beat in a knock-out tournament)
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出局Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

出局 (chūjú) vs 淘汰 (táotài) — use 出局 for specific elimination from a game, while 淘汰 refers to being eliminated from a broader selection process.

Usage Notes

出局 is primarily used in sports contexts, so it's important to use it correctly when discussing games. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms like '淘汰' (táotài, to eliminate), which can apply in broader contexts beyond sports. Be mindful of the tone; it is best used in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 出局 is not in the HSK list, it connects well with sports vocabulary and verbs like 出 (to exit) and 局 (game). Students should focus on understanding the context of sports discussions to effectively use this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 出局 with 退场 (tuìchǎng, to exit a venue), which is broader and not limited to sports. Instead of saying '他退场了' (tā tuìchǎngle, he exited), use '他出局了' (tā chūjúle, he is out) when specifically referring to a game situation.

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Component characters

出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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局júnarrow
HSK 67 strokes尸
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How to say to send off (player for a foul) in Chinese

“to send off (player for a foul)” in Chinese is出局chūjú

出局 (chūjú) refers to the concept of being sent off or eliminated from a competition or game, particularly in sports like baseball or in tournaments. It can denote a player being called out for a foul or knocked out of a competition, reflecting a decisive end to participation.

When to use 出局

出局 is primarily used in sports contexts, so it's important to use it correctly when discussing games. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms like '淘汰' (táotài, to eliminate), which can apply in broader contexts beyond sports. Be mindful of the tone; it is best used in informal settings.

出局 or something close to it

出局 (chūjú) vs 淘汰 (táotài) — use 出局 for specific elimination from a game, while 淘汰 refers to being eliminated from a broader selection process.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 出局 with 退场 (tuìchǎng, to exit a venue), which is broader and not limited to sports. Instead of saying '他退场了' (tā tuìchǎngle, he exited), use '他出局了' (tā chūjúle, he is out) when specifically referring to a game situation.

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出局 is used primarily in sports contexts, especially in baseball, to refer to a player being out. It can also be used metaphorically in competitions.

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