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“set out on” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintà shàng

Example

他今天踏上了新的旅程。tā jīn tiān tà shàng le xīn de lǚ chéng

He set out on a new journey today.

Illustration for 踏上 (set out on)

How to say “set out on” in Chinese

“Set out on” in Chinese is 踏上 (tà shàng).

Stepping forward onto a new path, either with the feet or with one's life and work.

Full entry for 踏上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 踏上

她决定踏上自己的事业。tā jué dìng tà shàng zì jǐ de shì yè

She decided to embark on her own career.

Tips for using 踏上

  • English "set out" usually suggests movement toward a destination, but this Chinese verb also applies to entering a new period, role, or undertaking.

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