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出場

简出场 · 繁出場

Mandarin · pinyin chū chǎng

(of a performer) to come onto the stage to perform
(of an athlete) to enter the arena to compete
(fig.) to enter the scene (e.g. a new product)
(of an examinee etc) to leave the venue

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出: chū · go out, send out; stand; produce
場: chǎng · open space, field, market
场: chǎng · open space, field, market

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1–3 · chu1 chang3

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ceot1 coeng4

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verb

to come on stage; to appear on the scene (of a performer)
to enter the arena (of an athlete)
(figurative) to enter the scene (of a new product, etc.)

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