set out; depart; proceed from
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to set out; to depart; to start a journey
Used for trips, journeys, or military operations. Can be used with time expressions or destinations.
Wǒ我
men们
míng明
tiān天
zǎo早
shang上
chū出
fā发
qù去
Shàng上
hǎi海
。
We are leaving for Shanghai tomorrow morning.
Chū出
fā发
rì日
qī期
hái还
méi没
yǒu有
què确
dìng定
。
The departure date has not been confirmed yet.
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Shōu收
shi拾
xíng行
zhuāng装
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
chū出
fā发
。
Pack your bags and get ready to depart.
verb
to proceed from; to take as a starting point; to consider from a certain angle
formalTypically used in the structure '从 + [aspect] + 出发'. Often used in formal or written contexts to indicate a basis for reasoning or decision-making.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
cóng从
shí实
jì际
chū出
fā发
，
bù不
néng能
kōng空
xiǎng想
。
We must proceed from reality and not indulge in empty fantasies.
Cóng从
cháng长
yuǎn远
lì利
yì益
chū出
fā发
，
wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
tóu投
zī资
jiào教
yù育
。
Proceeding from long-term interests, we should invest in education.
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Chǔ处
lǐ理
zhè这
ge个
wèn问
tí题
yào要
cóng从
dà大
jú局
chū出
fā发
。
When handling this issue, one must proceed from the overall situation.