Definition
出走 (chū zǒu) means 'to leave home' specifically due to conflict, protest, or a strong personal reason — it's not just 'going out' (出门) or 'running away' in general (跑, 逃, 逃跑). It always implies leaving one's home or familiar environment, often with a sense of rebellion or pursuit of a goal.
verb
to leave home (often due to conflict or protest)to run away from home
Examples
- 出走。Tā hé jiārén chǎojià zhīhòu chū zǒu le.She ran away from home after arguing with her family.
- 出走。Tā wèile zhuīqiú yìshù ér chū zǒu le.He left home to pursue art.
- 出走。Xiǎoshuō zhǔjué zài shēnyè chū zǒu le.The novel's protagonist ran away from home in the dead of night.
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