发出

fā chū

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to issue (an order, decree etc); to send out; to dispatch
2. to produce (a sound); to let out (a laugh)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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接收

jiē shōu

reception (of transmitted signal)

to receive, as opposed to sending out

Related words

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发布

fā bù

to release

to issue officially, e.g., an announcement

出

chū

to go out

to produce sound, as in 发出声音, 'chū' alone is not used this way

Synonyms

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发送

fā sòng

to transmit

when referring to dispatching something, e.g., an email or package

Usage notes

Collocations

发出 is often used with 声音 (sound), 命令 (order), 文件 (document), or 笑声 (laughter). Avoid using it with physical objects like letters; use 寄出 instead.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 发出 (to send out) with 出发 (to set out/depart). They have different meanings and usages.

Example Sentences

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他吃饭时发出吧的一声。

He made a smacking sound while eating.

他在海上发出求救信号。

He sent out a distress signal at sea.

宝石在灯光下发出迷人的光彩。

The gem gave off a charming radiance under the light.

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Words Containing 发出

发出指示

fā chū zhǐ shì

to issue instructions

迸发出

bèng fā chū

to burst forth

Child Words of 发出

出

chū