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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
查出cháchūto find outHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2674, Hard
查出cháchūto discoverHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2674, Hard
cháchū(cha2chu1)cha chu T2
  1. 1to find out
  2. 2to discover
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March 24, 2026

查出cháchū(cha2chu1)

查出 (chá chū) means 'to find out' or 'to discover' something after investigation or inquiry. It is commonly used in contexts involving research, problem-solving, or uncovering information that was previously unknown.

Strokes14Frequency#2674DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the process of 查出 often aligns with the value placed on thoroughness and diligence in research, reflecting a deep respect for knowledge acquisition and integrity in uncovering the truth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a detective (查) with a magnifying glass looking for clues, and when they finally find something, it bursts out (出) like a hidden treasure. The sound 'cha' reminds you of 'chase' as in chasing down the truth, while 'chu' sounds like 'chew,' which you do when you digest information.

Meanings of 查出

cháchū(cha2chu1)
1to find out
2to discover
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查出Simplified
14Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

查明 (chá míng) — use 查出 when the emphasis is on discovering information after investigation, while 查明 focuses on clarifying or determining the facts.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in written contexts, such as reports or formal communication. Be careful not to confuse it with 查明 (chá míng), which means 'to ascertain' or 'to clarify,' focusing more on confirmation rather than discovery.

HSK Study Tips

While 查出 is not formally included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other HSK words related to inquiry and learning, such as 学习 (xuéxí) and 发现 (fāxiàn). Focus on the verbs related to discovering or investigating to build your vocabulary around this concept.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 查出 with 查明, mistakenly using 查出 when they mean to clarify something. For example, saying '我查出了这个问题' instead of '我查明了这个问题' (I clarified this issue) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

查cháto research
HSK 39 strokes木
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出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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How to say to find out in Chinese

“to find out” in Chinese is查出cháchū

查出 (chá chū) means 'to find out' or 'to discover' something after investigation or inquiry. It is commonly used in contexts involving research, problem-solving, or uncovering information that was previously unknown.

When to use 查出

This term is often used in written contexts, such as reports or formal communication. Be careful not to confuse it with 查明 (chá míng), which means 'to ascertain' or 'to clarify,' focusing more on confirmation rather than discovery.

查出 or something close to it

查明 (chá míng) — use 查出 when the emphasis is on discovering information after investigation, while 查明 focuses on clarifying or determining the facts.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 查出 with 查明, mistakenly using 查出 when they mean to clarify something. For example, saying '我查出了这个问题' instead of '我查明了这个问题' (I clarified this issue) is incorrect.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 查出

You can say '我查出了问题的原因' (wǒ chá chūle wèntí de yuányīn), meaning 'I found out the cause of the problem.'

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