出路 (chūlù) · a way out; an outlet

Measure Word

一条出路 tiáo

Meanings

1 a way out; an outlet
2 opportunity; prospect; future path

Characters

Literally 'exit road' - can be a physical escape route or a figurative path forward in life.

Examples

HSK 3

我们必须找到出路。

Wǒmen bìxū zhǎodào chūlù.

We must find a way out.

HSK 5

读书是他唯一的出路。

Dúshū shì tā wéiyī de chūlù.

Education is his only way out.

HSK 5

这个行业还有出路吗？

Zhège hángyè háiyǒu chūlù ma?

Is there still a future in this industry?

Tips

usage

出路 is often used figuratively to discuss career prospects, life opportunities, or solutions to difficult situations - not just physical exits.

usage

找出路 (zhǎo chūlù, find a way out), 没有出路 (méiyǒu chūlù, no way out/no prospects).

Stroke Order

出 chū

路 lù

Related Words

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to be eliminated; to be out / to be knocked out (of a competition)

出卖 chūmài HSK 7-9 #3,021

to sell / to betray / to sell out

出动 chūdòng HSK 7-9 #7,067

to dispatch (troops, vehicles, etc.) / to set out; to go into action

出头 chūtóu HSK 7-9 #8,651

to take the initiative / to stick out / to come forward

出走 chūzǒu HSK 7-9 #5,478

to leave home / to run away / to flee

带路 dàilù HSK 7-9 #10,096

to lead the way; to guide; to show someone the way

出手 chūshǒu HSK 7-9 #6,534

to take action / to make a move / to dispose of / to spend money

出众 chūzhòng HSK 7-9 #6,910

outstanding; remarkable / above average

出 chū HSK 2 #105

to go out / to come out / to produce / to appear

出身 chūshēn HSK 7-9 #8,077

family background / class origin / to be born of / to come from