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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
出毛病chūmáobìnga problem appearsHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #16722, Very Hard
出毛病chūmáobìngto break downHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #16722, Very Hard
chūmáobìng(chu1mao2bing4)chu mao bing T1
  1. 1a problem appears
  2. 2to break down
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March 24, 2026

出毛病chūmáobìng(chu1mao2bing4)

出毛病 (chū máobìng) refers to a situation where something malfunctions or develops a problem. It is commonly used in both technical contexts, such as machinery or devices, and in everyday situations when discussing health or behavior issues.

Strokes19Frequency#16722DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussing problems openly can be seen as a way to address and resolve issues rather than hiding them, reflecting a practical approach to life and work.

Memory tip

Imagine a machine that works perfectly until it '出' (chū, to come out) a strange '毛' (máo, hair) from its gears, causing it to '病' (bìng, to fall ill). Visualizing this breakdown can help you remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 出毛病

chūmáobìng(chu1mao2bing4)
1a problem appears
2to break down
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出毛病Simplified
19Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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故障 (gùzhàng) - use 出毛病 (chū máobìng) for a general problem or malfunction, while 故障 (gùzhàng) is more specific to technical failures.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 出毛病, as the first syllable's rising tone can change the meaning. It is generally used in informal contexts among friends or colleagues, but can also be applied in more serious discussions about malfunctions.

HSK Study Tips

While 出毛病 is not an HSK vocabulary word, students at HSK level 3 should be familiar with both 出 and 毛, as well as the concept of problems in various contexts. Focus on understanding how to apply these words in sentences about issues or breakdowns.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 出毛病 with 发生问题, using them interchangeably. Remember, 出毛病 specifically implies a malfunction, while 发生问题 is broader and can refer to any type of problem.

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Component characters

出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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毛máohair
HSK 34 strokes毛
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病bìngillness
HSK 110 strokes疒
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How to say a problem appears in Chinese

“a problem appears” in Chinese is出毛病chūmáobìng

出毛病 (chū máobìng) refers to a situation where something malfunctions or develops a problem. It is commonly used in both technical contexts, such as machinery or devices, and in everyday situations when discussing health or behavior issues.

When to use 出毛病

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 出毛病, as the first syllable's rising tone can change the meaning. It is generally used in informal contexts among friends or colleagues, but can also be applied in more serious discussions about malfunctions.

出毛病 or something close to it

故障 (gùzhàng) - use 出毛病 (chū máobìng) for a general problem or malfunction, while 故障 (gùzhàng) is more specific to technical failures.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 出毛病 with 发生问题, using them interchangeably. Remember, 出毛病 specifically implies a malfunction, while 发生问题 is broader and can refer to any type of problem.

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