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“way out” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchū lù

Example

遇到困难的时候,最好留一条出路。yù dào kùn nán de shí hòu zuì hǎo liú yì tiáo chū lù

When you run into difficulties, it is best to leave yourself a way out.

Illustration for 出路 (way out)

How to say “way out” in Chinese

“Way out” in Chinese is 出路 (chū lù).

A route that lets a person leave a difficult situation with dignity or move toward a workable future.

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

Example sentences with 出路

公司努力开辟出路以应对市场变化。gōng sī nǔ lì kāi pì chū lù yǐ yìng duì shì chǎng biàn huà

The company is working hard to create a way forward in response to market changes.

Tips for using 出路

  • A bare statement that no way out exists sounds strongly final in Chinese, while a time marker can leave room for the situation to change.

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