出台

• Pinyin: chū tái
• Hanzi breakdown: 出 = 凵 (container) + 屮 (sprout), to come out; 台 = 厶 + 口, platform/stage

Meaning

To introduce (a policy); to come out; to be issued. The release or announcement of official measures.

Primarily used for the introduction or release of policies, regulations, measures, or plans by authorities. Common in news and official contexts. Originally meant to appear on stage, but now most commonly used for policy announcements.

Examples

1. 政府出台了一系列措施刺激经济增长。 The government has introduced a series of measures to stimulate economic growth.
2. 新交通法规下月出台，违规者将面临更严厉的处罚。 New traffic regulations will be issued next month, with violators facing stricter penalties.
3. 各地纷纷出台人才引进政策，吸引高端人才。 Various regions have been introducing talent recruitment policies to attract high-end talent.

Usage Guide

Context: policy, news, government

Tone: official

Do Say

• 新政策即将出台。(New policies will be introduced soon.)
• 这项规定是什么时候出台的？(When was this regulation issued?)

Don't Say

• '出台'主要用于政策法规，不用于一般产品发布 (出台 is mainly used for policies and regulations, not for general product launches — use 推出 instead)

Origin & History

Combines 出 (to come out) with 台 (stage/platform), originally meaning to appear on stage, now extended to mean releasing/introducing (policies).

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal