Definition
出笼 is a separable verb (离合词) with both literal and figurative meanings. Literally it refers to something coming out of a steamer or a cage; figuratively it's often used in news or criticism to describe the release or appearance of something undesirable (a bad plan, policy, or publication). The verb can split — 出了笼 — to insert particles like 了, 过, or measure words.
v.o.
(literal) to come out of a steamer (of food)(literal) to come out of a cage (of an animal)(figurative, derogatory) to appear or be released (of something undesirable, e.g. a bad plan)
Examples
- ，。Bāozi chū le lóng, rèqì téngténg.The steamed buns came out of the steamer, steaming hot.
- 出笼。Nàge huài zhǔyi yì chū lóng jiù zāodào le pīpíng.That bad idea was criticized as soon as it came out.
- ，。Niǎo chū le lóng, fēi zǒu le.The bird came out of the cage and flew away.
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