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进出口jìnchūkǒuimport and exportHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #20304, Very Hard
jìnchūkǒu(jin4chu1kou3)jin chu kou T4
  1. 1import and export
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March 24, 2026

进出口(進出口)jìnchūkǒu(jin4chu1kou3)

进出口 (jìn chū kǒu) refers to the processes of importing and exporting goods and services across international borders. This term is commonly used in trade and commerce contexts and denotes the movement of products into a country (import) and out of a country (export). Understanding this term is essential for discussions related to global trade, economics, and business.

Strokes15Frequency#20304DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, the concepts of import and export are crucial to the economy, especially given its status as one of the world's largest trading nations. The government often emphasizes the importance of 进出口 in policies and economic planning.

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Imagine a giant gate ('口') where goods ('进' - enter, '出' - exit) pass through. Visualize a bustling market where products from around the world come in and out, helping you remember that '进' means to bring in and '出' means to send out.

Meanings of 进出口

jìnchūkǒu(jin4chu1kou3)
1import and export
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进出口Simplified
進出口Traditional
15Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context when using 进出口, as it is primarily used in formal or business settings. Common collocations include '进出口贸易' (import and export trade) and '进出口公司' (import and export company). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice.

HSK Study Tips

While 进出口 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to key concepts in HSK Level 4 and above, such as basic trade vocabulary. Focus on recognizing related terms like '贸易' (trade) to enhance your understanding of economic discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 进出口 with similar terms, such as '进口' (import) and '出口' (export), which refer to only one of the two processes. Make sure to use 进出口 when referring to both activities collectively.

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Component characters

进jìnto advance
HSK 27 strokes辶
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出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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口kǒumouth
HSK 13 strokes口
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How to say import and export in Chinese

“import and export” in Chinese is进出口jìnchūkǒu

进出口 (jìn chū kǒu) refers to the processes of importing and exporting goods and services across international borders. This term is commonly used in trade and commerce contexts and denotes the movement of products into a country (import) and out of a country (export). Understanding this term is essential for discussions related to global trade, economics, and business.

When to use 进出口

Be mindful of the context when using 进出口, as it is primarily used in formal or business settings. Common collocations include '进出口贸易' (import and export trade) and '进出口公司' (import and export company). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice.

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Learners often confuse 进出口 with similar terms, such as '进口' (import) and '出口' (export), which refer to only one of the two processes. Make sure to use 进出口 when referring to both activities collectively.

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进 means to bring in or enter, while 出 means to send out or exit.

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