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)

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 接收 jiē shōu 接收 jiē shōu reception (of transmitted signal) to receive, as opposed to sending out: reception (of transmitted signal)

Related words

2 items

• 发布 fā bù 发布 fā bù to release to issue officially, e.g., an announcement: to release
• 出 chū 出 chū to go out to produce sound, as in 发出声音, 'chū' alone is not used this way: to go out

Synonyms

1 item

• 发送 fā sòng 发送 fā sòng to transmit when referring to dispatching something, e.g., an email or package: to transmit

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 发出指示 fā chū zhǐ shì: to issue instructions
• 迸发出 迸发出 bèng fā chū: to burst forth

Child Words of 发出

• 出 出 chū: to go out
• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair