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前途 (qiántú) - use 出息 when emphasizing potential for personal growth; 前途 focuses more on future prospects or paths.
出息 is often used in both personal and professional contexts to discuss someone's potential. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that imply failure or stagnation. It is generally informal but can be used in motivational contexts.
As an HSK 6 word, 出息 connects with other words about growth and success, such as 发展 (fāzhǎn, development) and 进步 (jìnbù, progress). Focus on using it in sentences that describe aspirations or potential outcomes.
Learners often confuse 出息 with 失败 (shībài, failure). For example, saying '他没有出息' (Tā méiyǒu chūxī) incorrectly implies someone is without potential, whereas it should focus on positive attributes: '他有出息.'
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出息 (chūxī) refers to the potential for future growth or success, often in a personal or professional context. It can also mean the profit or yield from an investment, emphasizing the idea of maturation or development over time.
When to use 出息
出息 is often used in both personal and professional contexts to discuss someone's potential. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that imply failure or stagnation. It is generally informal but can be used in motivational contexts.
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前途 (qiántú) - use 出息 when emphasizing potential for personal growth; 前途 focuses more on future prospects or paths.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 出息 with 失败 (shībài, failure). For example, saying '他没有出息' (Tā méiyǒu chūxī) incorrectly implies someone is without potential, whereas it should focus on positive attributes: '他有出息.'
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Grammar Patterns of 出息
出息 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 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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过去,人们经常让有____的男孩子拜师学艺好多年.
It used to be usual to bind out promising boys for many years.
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You might say, '他很有出息' (Tā hěn yǒu chūxī) which means 'He has a bright future ahead.'
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