Definition
出路 (chūlù) emphasizes finding a practical escape from a difficulty or a path into a better situation, while 前途/出息 focus on one's innate potential and future outlook. Unlike the literal 出口 (chūkǒu) 'exit', 出路 is always figurative.
noun
a way out (of a difficult situation)a solutionopportunity for advancementfuture prospects (especially career)
Examples
- ，出路。Yùdào kùnnán búyào pà, zǒng huì yǒu chū lù de.Don't be afraid when you encounter difficulties; there will always be a way out.
- ，。Tā bìyè hòu yìzhí zài zhǎo chū lù, dàn bú tài shùnlì.After graduation he's been looking for opportunities, but it hasn't been going well.
- 出路。Gōngsī zhèngzài wèi xīn chǎnpǐn kāituò guójì chū lù.The company is opening up international outlets for its new product.
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