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出来 (chūlái) vs 过来 (guòlái): use 出来 for emerging or completing an action, while 过来 emphasizes moving towards the speaker.
Learners often confuse 出来 with 进去 (jìn qù), which means to go in. Be careful to use the correct context; for example, saying '我出来了' (wǒ chū lái le) means 'I have come out,' while '我进去' means 'I go in.' This word is informal and commonly used in spoken Mandarin.
While 出来 is not specifically listed in HSK, it is relevant for learners at HSK Level 2 and above because it builds on verbs and complements. Focus on using it with verbs to express actions and their outcomes, as this is a common structure in Mandarin.
Learners often mistakenly use 出来 with the wrong verb, such as '吃出来' (chī chū lái) for 'eat out,' when they might mean to say '出去' (chū qù) for 'go out.' Always pair 出来 with verbs that imply emergence.
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How to say to come out in Chinese
“to come out” in Chinese is出来
出来 (chu1 lai2) is used to indicate the action of coming out or emerging from a place or a situation. It can also suggest the completion of an action or the ability to discern something, often following a verb to emphasize the result of that action. This term is commonly used in daily conversation and can express both physical and metaphorical meanings.
When to use 出来
Learners often confuse 出来 with 进去 (jìn qù), which means to go in. Be careful to use the correct context; for example, saying '我出来了' (wǒ chū lái le) means 'I have come out,' while '我进去' means 'I go in.' This word is informal and commonly used in spoken Mandarin.
出来 or something close to it
出来 (chūlái) vs 过来 (guòlái): use 出来 for emerging or completing an action, while 过来 emphasizes moving towards the speaker.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 出来 with the wrong verb, such as '吃出来' (chī chū lái) for 'eat out,' when they might mean to say '出去' (chū qù) for 'go out.' Always pair 出来 with verbs that imply emergence.
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Grammar Patterns of 出来
出来 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
Indicates the action of coming out or emerging from a state.
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他是从家里出来的。
He came out from home.
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拿____
take out
Usage Notes for 出来
出来 is often used after a verb to indicate the completion of an action or the emergence of a result.
他跑出来了。
He has run out.
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他跑____了。
He has run out.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 出来
出来 (chūlái) means 'to come out' and implies moving towards the speaker, while 出去 (chūqù) means 'to go out' and implies moving away from the speaker. The context of the action often determines which verb to use.
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