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    Expressing 'going out' with 外出 (wàichū)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 外出 + (Purpose)

    Explanation

    The verb 外出 (wàichū) means 'to go out' or 'to go away from home.' It describes leaving one's home or usual place to go somewhere else. It is slightly more formal than 出去 and is often used in written Chinese or formal speech.

    Examples

    • 爸爸外出工作了，下个月才回来。

      Bàba wàichū gōngzuò le, xià ge yuè cái huílái.

      Dad went out for work and won't be back until next month.

    • 外出的时候记得带上雨伞。

      Wàichū de shíhou jìde dài shàng yǔsǎn.

      Remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.

    • 她很少外出，大部分时间都在家里。

      Tā hěn shǎo wàichū, dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài jiālǐ.

      She rarely goes out; she spends most of her time at home.

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