出列

chūliè

verb #21,409

Meanings

1 to step out of the ranks
2 to fall out (military)
3 to emerge / stand out

Characters

to exit / come out

row / rank / formation

Examples

长官命令他出列，接受表彰。

Zhǎngguān mìnglìng tā chūliè, jiēshòu biǎozhāng.

The officer ordered him to step out of the ranks to receive a commendation.

全体出列，集合！

Quántǐ chūliè, jíhé!

Everyone fall out and assemble!

Tips

usage

出列 is primarily a military command meaning to leave one's place in a formation. Figuratively it can mean to become prominent or distinguish oneself from the crowd.

Stroke Order

出 chū

列 liè