说出
How to Understand
说出 means 'to speak out' or 'to say aloud.' It emphasizes the act of expressing something verbally, often with a focus on clarity or openness. Unlike other verbs for speaking, 说出 implies a deliberate or direct statement.
The character 说 (shuō) means 'to speak,' while 出 (chū) means 'to go out' or 'to emerge.' Together, they form a compound that literally means 'to speak out' or 'to express outwardly.'
说出 is commonly used in contexts where someone is required to clearly state their thoughts, feelings, or information. It appears frequently in both formal and informal settings, such as in legal testimony, academic discussions, or personal conversations. A related expression is 说出来 (shuō chū lái), which means 'to come out (as a secret).'