verb HSK 2
Traditional 出門
to go out · to leave the house · to go away from home
Meaning
出门 literally means 'to exit the door' and refers to leaving one's home or residence to go somewhere. It's a common everyday verb used when talking about leaving the house for any purpose, whether running errands, going to work, or traveling.
Usage
Native speakers use 出门 in casual daily conversation when referring to the act of leaving home. It often appears with time expressions (出门前 'before leaving') or in phrases about preparing to go out. The opposite action of returning home is 回家. It's neutral in register and appropriate for all contexts.
Examples
- 01我每天早上七点出门。.I leave the house at 7 o'clock every morning.
- 02出门前别忘了带钥匙。.Don't forget to bring your keys before you go out.
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Common collocations
- 出门前before going out
- 出门在外to be away from home
- 刚出门just left the house
- 准备出门to prepare to go out
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 出 (to exit) with 门 (door), creating a transparent compound that literally means 'to go out through the door.'