How to Say ‘When going out’ in Simplified Chinese
出门
chū mén
[choo-mun]
💬 Usage Tip: [出门] literally means [go out the door], but it often just means [go out] in daily life. Chinese often builds everyday actions this way with a verb plus a place/body part, like [上车] (get in a vehicle) and [下车] (get out).
Phrase Breakdown
出门
chū mén
[choo-mun]
to go out; to leave home; to head out
A common everyday phrase meaning to go out. It can also imply going out and wanting convenience or safety.
出门打车的时候，我一般会选好上车点。
When I go out and take a taxi, I usually choose the pickup point first.
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