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出境 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
出境chūjìngto leave a country or regionHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #10595, Hard
出境chūjìngemigrationHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #10595, Hard
出境chūjìngoutbound (tourism)HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #10595, Hard
chūjìng(chu1jing4)chu jing T1
  1. 1to leave a country or region
  2. 2emigration
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March 24, 2026

出境chūjìng(chu1jing4)

The term '出境' (chūjìng) refers to the act of leaving a country or region, often in the context of emigration or outbound travel. It is commonly used in travel and immigration discussions, indicating the process of departing from one's home country to another destination.

Strokes19Frequency#10595DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, the concept of '出境' has gained prominence with an increase in outbound tourism, reflecting the growing desire for global exploration among Chinese citizens. This is often evident during holiday seasons when many travel abroad.

Memory tip

Think of '出' (chū) as 'to go out' and '境' (jìng) as 'boundary' or 'territory'. Imagine a person stepping out of a gate ('出') into a new territory ('境'), which helps you visualize the meaning of leaving a country.

Meanings of 出境

chūjìng(chu1jing4)
1to leave a country or region
2emigration
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出境Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

出境 (chūjìng) vs 出国 (chūguó) — use 出境 for the act of leaving a region, while 出国 specifically refers to leaving one's country.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '出境' with '入境' (rùjìng), which means entering a country. '出境' is often used in travel contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately in discussions about outbound flights or immigration procedures.

HSK Study Tips

Although '出境' may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for learners at the HSK 3-4 level, especially those interested in travel vocabulary. Focus on understanding its usage in travel contexts and related phrases, such as '出境旅游' (chūjìng lǚyóu) meaning 'outbound tourism'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '出境' with '出国' (chūguó), which means to leave the country specifically for a foreign country. Remember that '出境' emphasizes the process of leaving the border or territory.

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Component characters

出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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境jìngborder
HSK 314 strokes土
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How to say to leave a country or region in Chinese

“to leave a country or region” in Chinese is出境chūjìng

The term '出境' (chūjìng) refers to the act of leaving a country or region, often in the context of emigration or outbound travel. It is commonly used in travel and immigration discussions, indicating the process of departing from one's home country to another destination.

When to use 出境

Be careful not to confuse '出境' with '入境' (rùjìng), which means entering a country. '出境' is often used in travel contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately in discussions about outbound flights or immigration procedures.

出境 or something close to it

出境 (chūjìng) vs 出国 (chūguó) — use 出境 for the act of leaving a region, while 出国 specifically refers to leaving one's country.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '出境' with '出国' (chūguó), which means to leave the country specifically for a foreign country. Remember that '出境' emphasizes the process of leaving the border or territory.

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出境 refers to leaving a country, while 入境 means entering a country.

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