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出轨
chūguǐ
Description
“出轨”常常用来说一个人在恋爱或婚姻里对别人有感情，做了不忠的事。
"出轨" is often used to describe someone being emotionally involved with another person in a relationship or marriage, acting unfaithfully.
这个词也可以指火车离开了轨道。
This word can also refer to a train leaving the tracks.
Meanings
出轨chūguǐ
to be unfaithful; to cheat on a partner
他出轨了，她非常伤心。
He cheated on her, and she was very heartbroken.
出轨chūguǐ
(of a train) to derail, go off the tracks
那列火车出轨了，很多人受伤。
The train derailed, and many people were injured.
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Notes
- Etymology
出 (to leave) + 轨 (track/rails); literally 'leave the tracks', extended to unfaithfulness.
- Nuance
for cheating, 出轨 is stronger and more specific than the general 背叛 (betray).
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