出行

• Pinyin: chū xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 出 = 凵 (container) + 屮 (sprout), to go out; 行 = 彳 + 亍, to walk/travel

Meaning

To travel; to go out; trip. The act of going somewhere, especially for travel.

A somewhat formal term for traveling or going out. Commonly used in contexts discussing transportation, travel planning, and mobility. Often appears in compounds like 绿色出行 (green travel/transportation) and 出行方式 (mode of travel).

Examples

1. 节假日出行人数激增，建议提前规划路线。 The number of travelers surges during holidays — it's recommended to plan your route in advance.
2. 现在很多人选择绿色出行，骑自行车或坐地铁上班。 Many people now choose green transportation, cycling or taking the subway to work.
3. 恶劣天气影响市民出行，公交地铁都出现了延误。 Severe weather affected residents' travel, with delays on both buses and subways.

Usage Guide

Context: transportation, travel, news

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 你的出行计划是什么？(What are your travel plans?)
• 公共交通是最便捷的出行方式。(Public transportation is the most convenient way to travel.)

Don't Say

• '出行'比'出门'正式，多用于新闻或正式讨论 (出行 is more formal than 出门 and is often used in news or formal discussions)

Origin & History

Combines 出 (to go out) with 行 (to walk/travel), meaning to go out traveling.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal