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找 (zhǎo) vs 寻 (xún) — use 找出 when emphasizing the act of uncovering or revealing something hidden, while 寻 focuses more on the act of searching without the implication of discovery.
This expression is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to confuse it with just 找 (zhǎo), which means 'to look for' without the implication of discovering or uncovering. Common collocations include 找出问题 (zhǎo chū wèntí) meaning 'to find out the problem'.
Although 找出 is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it combines two HSK Level 1 words: 找 (to look for) and 出 (to go out). Students should focus on the meanings of these components to grasp the full meaning of this compound.
Learners often confuse 找出 with 发现 (fāxiàn), which means 'to discover' in a more general sense. For example, saying '我找出了新发现' (Wǒ zhǎo chūle xīn fāxiàn) is incorrect because it implies a misunderstanding of the context of finding versus discovering.
Pronunciation of 找出
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How to say to find in Chinese
“to find” in Chinese is找出
找出 (zhǎo chū) means 'to find out' or 'to search out' something that is hidden or not immediately visible. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is trying to locate information, objects, or answers that require some effort to uncover.
When to use 找出
This expression is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to confuse it with just 找 (zhǎo), which means 'to look for' without the implication of discovering or uncovering. Common collocations include 找出问题 (zhǎo chū wèntí) meaning 'to find out the problem'.
找出 or something close to it
找 (zhǎo) vs 寻 (xún) — use 找出 when emphasizing the act of uncovering or revealing something hidden, while 寻 focuses more on the act of searching without the implication of discovery.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 找出 with 发现 (fāxiàn), which means 'to discover' in a more general sense. For example, saying '我找出了新发现' (Wǒ zhǎo chūle xīn fāxiàn) is incorrect because it implies a misunderstanding of the context of finding versus discovering.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 找出
You can say, '我找出了答案' (Wǒ zhǎo chūle dá'àn), meaning 'I found out the answer.'
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