to go and visit in an official capacity or for investigation
HSK 7, unknown, rank #43271, Very Hard
chūfǎng(chu1fang3) T1
1to go and visit in an official capacity or for investigation
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March 24, 2026
出访(出訪)chūfǎng(chu1fang3)
出访 (chū fǎng) refers to making an official visit or trip, often for purposes such as diplomacy, investigation, or formal meetings. It is commonly used in contexts involving government officials, business leaders, or representatives traveling to engage with counterparts in another location.
Frequency#43271DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, official visits often symbolize the strengthening of bilateral relations and are significant events that can be widely reported in the media. The concept of 出访 is closely tied to the importance placed on diplomacy and protocol in international relations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a dignitary stepping out (出) of a grand building to visit (访) another country. The character 出 looks like someone stepping out, while 访 has a sense of reaching out to meet others. Remember the phrase 'stepping out to meet' to recall both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 出访
chūfǎng(chu1fang3)
1to go and visit in an official capacity or for investigation
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About 出访
出访Simplified
出訪Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
出行 (chūxíng) refers to traveling in general, while 出访 (chūfǎng) specifically denotes an official visit.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a dignitary stepping out (出) of a grand building to visit (访) another country. The character 出 looks like someone stepping out, while 访 has a sense of reaching out to meet others. Remember the phrase 'stepping out to meet' to recall both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
出访 is typically used in formal contexts, so it is important to avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is confusing it with 访问 (fǎngwèn), which also means to visit but lacks the official connotation. Collocations include '国家出访' (national visit) or '出访外交' (diplomatic visit).
HSK Study Tips
Although 出访 is not specifically listed in the HSK levels, it connects to higher-level vocabulary relating to politics and diplomacy. Students at HSK 5 or above should focus on how it is used in formal writings and speeches.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, official visits often symbolize the strengthening of bilateral relations and are significant events that can be widely reported in the media. The concept of 出访 is closely tied to the importance placed on diplomacy and protocol in international relations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 出访 for casual visits, leading to sentences like '我周末出访朋友' (I will officially visit a friend this weekend), which should be corrected to '我周末去看朋友' (I will go see a friend this weekend).
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Cultural Notes for 出访
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In Chinese culture, official visits often symbolize the strengthening of bilateral relations and are significant events that can be widely reported in the media. The concept of 出访 is closely tied to the importance placed on diplomacy and protocol in international relations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出访
No, 出访 is specifically reserved for official visits and should not be used for personal travel.
Not necessarily; it can also refer to official visits within a country.
出访 has a formal, official connotation, while 访问 can be used for both formal and informal visits.
