找出路 (zhǎo chū lù) — to look for a way out; to seek a solution (literal or figurative)

Definition

A verb-object phrase meaning 'to find a way out' — usually figurative, used for problems, difficulties, or life situations (not physical exits). The object 出路 is itself a noun meaning 'way out / future prospects'.

verb
to look for a way outto seek a solution (literal or figurative)

Examples

  • 找出路
    Miàn duì kùn nan, wǒ men yào jī jí zhǎo chū lù.
    When facing difficulties, we must actively seek a way out.
  • Tā zhǎo le jǐ tiáo chū lù, dōu bú tài mǎn yì.
    He looked for several ways out but wasn't satisfied with any of them.
  • 找出路
    Gōng sī zhèng zài wèi jīng jì wèn tí zhǎo chū lù.
    The company is currently seeking a way out of its economic problems.

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