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跳出 (tiào chū) — to jump out (of), to leap out (from); (figurative) to break out of, to quit (a troublesome situation)

Definition

A verb-result compound: 跳 (jump) + 出 (out). Used both literally for jumping out of a space and figuratively for breaking out of a constrained situation like a comfort zone or predicament.

verb
to jump out (of)to leap out (from)(figurative) to break out ofto quit (a troublesome situation)

Examples

  • 跳出。
    Tā tiào chū le chuāng hu.
    He jumped out of the window.
  • 跳出。
    Tā zhōng yú tiào chū le nà ge kùn jìng.
    He finally broke out of that predicament.
  • 跳出。
    Tā jué dìng tiào chū shū shì qū.
    She decided to step out of her comfort zone.

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