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March 24, 2026
出汗()chūhàn(chu1han4)
出汗 (chū hàn) means 'to perspire' or 'to sweat'. This verb is commonly used in contexts involving physical exertion, heat, or stress, indicating the body's natural response to regulate temperature. It can also metaphorically describe feeling nervous or anxious.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sweating is often associated with hard work or physical labor, and it can also be a sign of good health. Traditional Chinese medicine views sweating as a natural way to expel toxins from the body.
Memory Tip
Imagine a character named 'Chu' who is always 'hān' (汉) and gets nervous before a performance, causing him to sweat. Visually, the character 出 (chū) looks like someone stepping out, and 汗 (hàn) resembles drops of sweat falling down.
Meanings of 出汗
chūhàn(chu1han4)
1to perspire
2to sweat
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出汗Simplified
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HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
出汗 (chū hàn) vs 流汗 (liú hàn) — use 出汗 for the act of sweating as a response to heat or exertion, while 流汗 emphasizes the action of sweat flowing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a character named 'Chu' who is always 'hān' (汉) and gets nervous before a performance, causing him to sweat. Visually, the character 出 (chū) looks like someone stepping out, and 汗 (hàn) resembles drops of sweat falling down.
Usage Notes
出汗 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone; ensure you use the correct tones as mispronunciation can change the meaning. Common collocations include 出汗的天气 (weather that makes you sweat) and 出汗的运动 (exercise that causes sweating).
HSK Study Tips
出汗 is not currently on the HSK list, but it connects well with HSK level 3 vocabulary related to health and body. Focus on practicing its usage with related terms like 热 (hot) and 流汗 (to flow sweat) to build a coherent understanding of physical sensations and responses.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sweating is often associated with hard work or physical labor, and it can also be a sign of good health. Traditional Chinese medicine views sweating as a natural way to expel toxins from the body.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 出汗 with 流汗, thinking they mean the same thing. However, 出汗 refers to the act of sweating, while 流汗 emphasizes the flow of sweat. Correct usage would be: '我在运动时出汗' (I sweat when exercising) instead of '我在运动时流汗'.
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Cultural Notes for 出汗
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In China, sweating is often associated with both hard work and hot weather. It's common for people to say '出汗是健康的' (sweating is healthy) as it signifies that the body is detoxifying.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, sweating is often associated with hard work or physical labor, and it can also be a sign of good health. Traditional Chinese medicine views sweating as a natural way to expel toxins from the body.
📜Proverb
'不怕苦，出汗多' (Don't be afraid of hardship; sweat a lot) reflects the Chinese belief that hard work and effort lead to success.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出汗
Typically, people 出汗 when they are exercising, in hot weather, or feeling anxious. It's a natural response of the body to regulate temperature and maintain homeostasis.
No, 出汗 does not only occur during physical activity. Factors like high temperatures, humidity, and emotional stress can also trigger sweating. It's important to understand that sweating is a normal bodily function.
出汗 (chū hàn) means 'to sweat' in Chinese. It describes the process of perspiration when the body releases moisture through the skin. This can happen due to heat, exercise, or stress.
You can use 出汗 in a sentence like '我今天运动了，所以我出汗了' (Wǒ jīntiān yùndòngle, suǒyǐ wǒ chū hànle), which means 'I exercised today, so I sweated.' This phrase illustrates a common context for using the term.
Yes, 出汗 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing health or fitness.
Related words include 流汗 (liú hàn), meaning 'to flow sweat', and 汗水 (hàn shuǐ), which means 'sweat'.
Make sure to pronounce 出 with a high level tone (chū) and 汗 with a falling tone (hàn) to convey the correct meaning.
