Used after a verb to express movement towards the speaker or from inside to outside.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Indicates movement from inside to outside.
- Used as a directional complement after verbs.
- Can signify discovery or mental realization.
常见语境：它广泛应用于日常生活，如邀请某人（出来玩）、表达发现（看出来）、或是描述感官体验（听出来）。在抽象表达中，它常指代从无到有，如“想出一个好主意”。
- 1词汇辨析：与“出去”相对，“出去”表示由内向外（说话人不在内部），而“出来”通常暗示说话人关注的是“向外”这个动作过程，或者说话人本身就在外部。与“起来”相比，“起来”侧重于状态的开始或向上，而“出来”侧重于位置的改变或显现。
Examples
请你从包里拿出来那本书。
everydayPlease take that book out of your bag.
这个秘密终于被揭露出来了。
formalThis secret was finally revealed.
明天出来喝咖啡吗？
informalWant to come out for coffee tomorrow?
研究结果显示出来明显的差异。
academicThe research results show a clear difference.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
说出来
Speak out
跑出来
Run out
找出来
Find out
Often Confused With
Used when moving away from the speaker or toward an external location. Focuses on the exit rather than the arrival.
Used to denote the beginning of an action or an upward movement. Unlike '出来', it doesn't necessarily imply moving out of a container.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The particle '出来' is highly versatile in both spoken and written Chinese. It is neutral in formality but requires careful placement of objects. When the object is a place, it must be inserted between the verb and the particle.
Common Mistakes
Learners often put the object after '出来' when the object is a location, which is grammatically incorrect. Another common error is using '出来' when the movement is actually away from the speaker. Always consider your perspective before choosing the directional complement.
Tips
Visualize the movement
Imagine an object crossing a threshold. If it moves toward your perspective, use '出来'.
Don't confuse with '出去'
Always check your position relative to the action. If you are inside, use '出来' for incoming movement.
Social nuance of '出来'
Asking someone '出来玩' is a very common way to initiate social plans in China.
Word Origin
Derived from the ancient verb '出' (exit) and the directional marker '来' (toward the speaker). Over time, it evolved into a standard complement for indicating the outcome or direction of an action.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '出来' is often associated with social inclusion. Inviting someone '出来' is the primary way to initiate friendship or business networking.
Memory Tip
Think of '出来' as a jack-in-the-box: the object pops out toward you. If it goes away from you, it's '出去'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“出来”表示动作朝向说话人或从封闭空间向外移动。而“出去”则表示动作远离说话人，或从内部向外部转移。
当宾语是表示地点的名词时，为了强调动作的趋向，通常采用“动 + 出 + 地点 + 来”的结构，例如“走出门来”。
在这里，“出来”引申为从大脑中显现出结果。指经过思考后得到了答案或办法。
在口语中，如果语境明确，可以作为独立动词回答问题，如“你出来吗？”“我出来了。”但在书面语中通常作为补语。
Test Yourself
他从房间里___了一本书。
动作是从房间（内）到外面，且指向说话人。
你听___他在说什么吗？
“听出来”表示通过听觉辨认出内容。
主意 / 我 / 想 / 出来 / 了 / 一个 / 好
“想出来”是动补结构，宾语“一个好主意”放在补语后。
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Summary
Used after a verb to express movement towards the speaker or from inside to outside.
- Indicates movement from inside to outside.
- Used as a directional complement after verbs.
- Can signify discovery or mental realization.
Visualize the movement
Imagine an object crossing a threshold. If it moves toward your perspective, use '出来'.
Don't confuse with '出去'
Always check your position relative to the action. If you are inside, use '出来' for incoming movement.
Social nuance of '出来'
Asking someone '出来玩' is a very common way to initiate social plans in China.
Examples
4 of 4请你从包里拿出来那本书。
Please take that book out of your bag.
这个秘密终于被揭露出来了。
This secret was finally revealed.
明天出来喝咖啡吗？
Want to come out for coffee tomorrow?
研究结果显示出来明显的差异。
The research results show a clear difference.
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This Word in Other Languages
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More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
