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    Referring to exports with 出口 (chūkǒu)

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    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 出口 + Object

    Explanation

    The word 出口 (chūkǒu) means "export" as a noun or "to export" as a verb. It literally combines 出 (out) and 口 (opening), also giving it the secondary meaning of "exit." Context determines whether it refers to trade or a physical doorway.

    Examples

    • 这家工厂的产品主要出口到东南亚。

      Zhè jiā gōngchǎng de chǎnpǐn zhǔyào chūkǒu dào Dōngnányà.

      This factory's products are mainly exported to Southeast Asia.

    • 去年我们国家的出口总额创了新高。

      Qùnián wǒmen guójiā de chūkǒu zǒng'é chuàngle xīn gāo.

      Last year our country's total export value hit a new high.

    • 请问地铁的出口在哪边？

      Qǐngwèn dìtiě de chūkǒu zài nǎ biān?

      Excuse me, which way is the subway exit?

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