Definition
出境 (chū jìng) means 'to leave a country' and is the opposite of 入境 (rù jìng, to enter). Unlike 过境 (guò jìng, to transit through), it implies crossing the border to depart. It is a separable verb (离合词), so the object can be inserted: 出了一次境.
verb
to leave a country or region (for travel, business, etc.)
Easily confused
- 处境chǔ jìngsound-alikesituation (especially one that is difficult or unfavorable)
Examples
- ，。Tā qùnián chū guò sān cì jìng, měi cì dōu zuò fēijī.He left the country three times last year, flying each time.
- 出境。Nǐ chū jìng zhīqián yídìng yào quèrèn qiānzhèng yǒu méi yǒu guòqī.Before you leave the country, make sure your visa hasn't expired.
- 出境。Guójì jīchǎng yǒu zhuānmén de chū jìng tōngdào.International airports have dedicated exit channels.
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