出马

出馬

chūmǎ

verb #12,132

Meanings

1 to set out (on a campaign)
2 to step in personally; to take action
3 to stand for election; to throw one's hat in the ring

Characters

to go out; to come forth

Examples

HSK 3

这件事得老板亲自出马。

Zhè jiàn shì děi lǎobǎn qīnzì chūmǎ.

This matter requires the boss to step in personally.

HSK 7-9

他决定出马参加竞选。

Tā juédìng chūmǎ cānjiā jìngxuǎn.

He decided to throw his hat in the ring for the election.

Tips

history

出马 literally means "to ride out on horseback" - originally referring to a general leading troops into battle. Now it means stepping up to handle something important personally.

Stroke Order

出 chū

马 mǎ