Definition
找出路 is a separable verb-object phrase (离合词) meaning 'to look for a way out' or 'to seek a solution'. It can be used literally (searching for an exit) or figuratively (finding a resolution to a problem). In separated form, the verb 找 and object 出路 can be split by other elements, such as a measure word or aspect marker: e.g., 找一条出路 (find a way out) or 找了几条出路 (looked for several ways out).
v.o.
to look for a way outto seek a solution (literal or figurative)
Examples
- ，找出路。Miàn duì kùnnán, wǒmen yào jījí zhǎo chū lù.When facing difficulties, we must actively seek a way out.
- ，。Tā zhǎo le jǐ tiáo chūlù, dōu bú tài mǎnyì.He looked for several ways out but wasn't satisfied with any of them.
- 找出路。Gōngsī zhèngzài wèi jīngjì wèntí zhǎo chū lù.The company is currently seeking a way out of its economic problems.
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