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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
豁出去huōchuquto throw caution to the windHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #17406, Very Hard
豁出去huōchuquto press one's luckHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #17406, Very Hard
豁出去huōchuquto go for brokeHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #17406, Very Hard
huōchuqu(huo1chu5qu5)huo chu qu T1
  1. 1to throw caution to the wind
  2. 2to press one's luck
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March 24, 2026

豁出去huōchuqu(huo1chu5qu5)

The phrase 豁出去 (huō chū qù) means to take a bold risk or to act without concern for the consequences. It is often used in contexts where someone decides to fully commit to a risky endeavor, disregarding potential dangers or failures.

Strokes27Frequency#17406DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, taking risks is often viewed with a mix of admiration and caution, especially in business and personal decisions. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for bravery in the face of uncertainty, resonating with the entrepreneurial spirit prevalent in modern China.

Memory tip

Imagine a daring person standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to leap into the unknown. The character 豁 (huō) can be visualized as a door (扉) opening wide, symbolizing the release of caution, while 出 (chū) represents going out into the open air, and 去 (qù) signifies moving forward. Together, they depict the act of boldly stepping out into uncertainty.

Meanings of 豁出去

huōchuqu(huo1chu5qu5)
1to throw caution to the wind
2to press one's luck
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豁出去Simplified
27Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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冒险 (màoxiǎn) - choose 豁出去 when emphasizing a bold commitment to a risk, while 冒险 focuses more on the act of taking risks without the same connotation of full commitment.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that this phrase is often used in informal contexts; using it in a formal setting may sound out of place. Common collocations include '豁出去一搏' (to take a gamble) or '豁出去干' (to go all out). Remember to use the correct tones: huō (1st tone), chū (1st tone), qù (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

While this phrase is not an official HSK word, it connects to themes of risk and decision-making found in HSK Level 4 vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding idiomatic expressions and their emotional undertones to better convey similar ideas in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 豁出去 with more cautious phrases like 小心 (xiǎo xīn, 'to be careful'). For example, saying '我豁出去小心' is incorrect; it should be '我豁出去' to indicate taking a bold risk.

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Component characters

豁huáclear, open; exempt
HSK 717 strokes谷
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出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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去qùto go
HSK 15 strokes厶
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How to say to throw caution to the wind in Chinese

“to throw caution to the wind” in Chinese is豁出去huōchuqu

The phrase 豁出去 (huō chū qù) means to take a bold risk or to act without concern for the consequences. It is often used in contexts where someone decides to fully commit to a risky endeavor, disregarding potential dangers or failures.

When to use 豁出去

Be mindful that this phrase is often used in informal contexts; using it in a formal setting may sound out of place. Common collocations include '豁出去一搏' (to take a gamble) or '豁出去干' (to go all out). Remember to use the correct tones: huō (1st tone), chū (1st tone), qù (4th tone).

豁出去 or something close to it

冒险 (màoxiǎn) - choose 豁出去 when emphasizing a bold commitment to a risk, while 冒险 focuses more on the act of taking risks without the same connotation of full commitment.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 豁出去 with more cautious phrases like 小心 (xiǎo xīn, 'to be careful'). For example, saying '我豁出去小心' is incorrect; it should be '我豁出去' to indicate taking a bold risk.

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Not necessarily; while it can imply recklessness, it can also be used positively to encourage bold actions.

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