出场

• Pinyin: chū chǎng
• Hanzi breakdown: 出 = 凵 (container) + 屮 (sprout), to go out; 场 = 土 (earth) + 昜 (yang), field/venue

Meaning

To appear on stage; to enter (competition); to make an entrance. Coming onto a public scene.

Used for performers appearing on stage, athletes entering competitions, and characters appearing in stories. Also used metaphorically for someone becoming involved in a situation. Contrasts with 退场 (to exit).

Examples

1. 主角一出场，全场观众就爆发出热烈的掌声。 As soon as the main character appeared on stage, the entire audience burst into enthusiastic applause.
2. 他是最后一个出场的选手，压力非常大。 He was the last contestant to appear, so the pressure was enormous.
3. 关键时刻还得老将出场才能稳住局面。 At critical moments, you still need the veteran to step in to stabilize the situation.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, sports, everyday

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 她的出场费很高。(Her appearance fee is very high.)
• 下一个出场的是三号选手。(The next to appear is contestant number three.)

Don't Say

• 注意区分'出场'和'退场'：一个是上场，一个是离场 (Note the difference between 出场 (to enter/appear) and 退场 (to exit/leave))

Origin & History

Combines 出 (to go out/appear) with 场 (field/venue), meaning to come out onto a venue or stage.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal