HSK · Level 83
45 words
Chinese word
出息
Pronunciation
Pinyinchū xī
Meaning
- nounpromise
Example
你以后一定会有出息的。nǐ yǐ hòu yí dìng huì yǒu chū xī de
You are sure to show promise in the future.
More examples
老师夸他是个有出息的孩子。lǎo shī kuā tā shì gè yǒu chū xī de hái zi
The teacher praised him as a promising child.
Core concept
Latent potential that can unfold into a worthwhile future.
Common phrases
有出息的孩子yǒu chū xī de hái zi
promising child
有出息的人yǒu chū xī de rén
promising person
Similar words
前途qián tú: A person's future path and likelihood of success in life or work.
前景qián jǐng: The future outlook for the development and success of a matter or business.
潜力qián lì: Hidden capacity that can lead to greater ability or achievement later.
Definition in Chinese
指一个人在未来可能发展起来、取得一定成就的潜在能力或前途，侧重于潜在的成长空间。zhǐ yí gè rén zài wèi lái kě néng fā zhǎn qǐ lái qǔ dé yí dìng chéng jiù de qián zài néng lì huò qián tú cè zhòng yú qián zài de chéng zhǎng kōng jiān
Word origin
出息 (chūxī, "future") is an established compound rather than a transparent modern phrase, and its older connection with growth or gain helps explain its use for future achievement.
Usage tips
- Its tone depends on context: it can express warm expectations for someone's future, but it can also sound like a judgment when an older person comments on a younger person's progress.
Other meanings
- prospectsnoun
- futurenoun