verb HSK 4
Traditional 出國
to go abroad · to leave the country
Meaning
出国 literally means 'exit country' and refers to traveling or moving outside one's home country. It's commonly used when discussing international travel, studying abroad, working overseas, or emigrating. The word emphasizes the act of leaving one's country rather than the destination.
Usage
出国 is neutral in register and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It often appears with purpose phrases like 出国留学 (study abroad) or 出国旅游 (travel abroad). When someone asks 你出过国吗? they're asking about your experience traveling internationally.
Examples
- 01她明年打算出国留学。.She plans to study abroad next year.
- 02出国前要办好签证和护照。.Before going abroad, you need to get your visa and passport ready.
Characters
Measure words
- 次出国三次
Common collocations
- 出国留学to study abroad
- 出国旅游to travel abroad
- 出国工作to work abroad
- 第一次出国first time going abroad
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 出 (to exit) and 国 (country), forming a straightforward directional verb meaning to exit one's country.