Meaning and Usage
The word 出台 (chūtái) is commonly used in formal contexts to describe the official release, enactment, or implementation of policies, laws, regulations, or measures. It implies that something has been formally introduced by an authority, such as a government or organization.
Common Contexts
You will often see 出台 used in news reports or official announcements when new rules or policies are made public. For example, governments may 出台 new environmental regulations or economic measures.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出台政策 (chūtái zhèngcè): to introduce or enact policies
- 出台法律 (chūtái fǎlǜ): to enact laws
- 新政策出台 (xīn zhèngcè chūtái): the introduction of new policies
These collocations emphasize the formal and official nature of the action.
Nuances
Using 出台 highlights the authoritative and formal aspect of the action, distinguishing it from more casual verbs like 发布 (fābù, to release) or 发表 (fābiǎo, to express). It is typically used in written or formal spoken Chinese.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 出台 with 出来 (chūlái), which means 'to come out' or 'to appear' in a physical or figurative sense. 出台 specifically refers to the official introduction or enactment of policies or regulations.