出发

The Chinese word 出发 (chūfā) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 出 (chū) and 发 (fā). The character 出 originally meant "to go out" or "to come out", and it is often used in the sense of "to start" or "to set out". The character 发 originally meant "to send out" or "to dispatch", and it is often used in the sense of "to begin" or "to initiate". When these two characters are combined, they form the word 出发, which means "to set out" or "to depart".The word 出发 can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe the start of a journey, the beginning of a new project, or the launch of a new product. It can also be used in a more figurative sense, to describe the start of a new phase in one's life or the beginning of a new era.The word 出发 is a common word in Chinese, and it is used by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts, and it is an important word for HSK learners to know.