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出身
chūshēn
Description
「出身」用来说一个人从哪里来，比如出生的地方或者读书的学校。
"出身" is used to say where a person comes from, such as their birthplace or the school they attended.
你可以说自己是哪个城市或者哪个大学出身的。
You can say which city or university you are 出身 from.
Meanings
出身chūshēn
one's birthplace, family background, or origin
他是农村出身，很努力。
He comes from a rural background and works hard.
出身chūshēn
the school or field one comes from
她是名牌大学出身的。
She graduated from a prestigious university.
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Notes
- Etymology
出 (to come out) + 身 (body/self), literally 'where one comes from'.
- Nuance
often follows a place or school, as in 农村出身 or 北大出身.
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