Chinese
fāchū
Meaning: to emit; to issue; to send out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發出
發
出
发出
发
出

Example sentences

The machine emitted a strange sound.
獅子發出了一聲大吼。
狮子发出了一声大吼。
The lion let out a loud roar.
太陽發出耀眼的光芒。
太阳发出耀眼的光芒。
The sun emits dazzling rays of light.
溪水在山間緩緩流淌,發出悅耳的聲音。
溪水在山间缓缓流淌,发出悦耳的声音。
The stream water flows slowly through the mountains, making a pleasant sound.
我們已經收到了您的貨款,貨物將於明天發出。
我们已经收到了您的货款,货物将于明天发出。
We have received your payment; the goods will be sent out tomorrow.
鎂在空氣中燃燒時會發出強烈的白光。
镁在空气中燃烧时会发出强烈的白光。
Magnesium emits a strong white light when burning in air.
飛機起飛時發出巨大的轟鳴聲。
飞机起飞时发出巨大的轰鸣声。
The plane made a huge roaring sound when it took off.
抽水馬達正在發出巨大的噪音。
抽水马达正在发出巨大的噪音。
The water pump motor is making a loud noise.
這輛汽車的引擎發出了巨大的響聲。
这辆汽车的引擎发出了巨大的响声。
The car's engine made a loud noise.
微風吹過,屋簷下的風鈴發出清脆悅耳的聲音。
微风吹过,屋簷下的风铃发出清脆悦耳的声音。
As the breeze blows, the wind chimes under the eaves make a crisp and pleasant sound.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the act of sending out things like sounds, light, signals, or issuing commands and invitations.

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