Meaning

    be away from home; go on a journey

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► chū mén
    Tone numbers: chu1 men2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 出門
    Simplified: 出门

    First Character: 出 (chū) - to go out; to come out; to occur; to produce; to go beyond; to rise; to put forth; to occur; to happen
    Second Character: 門 (mén) - opening; door; gate; doorway; gateway; valve; switch; way to do something; knack

Examples of Chū Mén
 
    ► Nǐ shénme shí hou yào chū mén?
    妳什麼時候要出門?
    你什么时候要出门?
    When are you leaving?

    ► Chū mén de shíhòu bié wàng jì suǒ mén.
    出門的時候別忘記鎖門｡
    出门的时候别忘记锁门｡
    Don’t forget to lock your door when you leave.