进 (jìn) - To advance, to enter, to come in, to & to present, to recommend.

进Tone 4

jìn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

傑君

进 · jìn

To advance, to enter, to come in, to make progress;

to present, to recommend.

To advance, to enter, to come in, toto present, to recommend.

Usage highlights

To advanceProgressTo enterTo promoteTo importTo recommend

Synonyms

  • 前进— to advance, to move forward
  • 进入— to enter, to go into
  • 进步— progress, improvement

Antonyms

  • 退— to retreat, to withdraw
  • 出— to exit, to go out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please come in (请进).
  • He made great progress in his studies (进步很大).
  • The train is entering the station (火车进站).
  • We need to import advanced technology (引进先进技术).

Collocations

  • To advance(前进)
  • Progress(进步)
  • To enter(进入)
  • To promote(促进)
  • To import(进口)
  • To recommend(推荐)

Idioms

  • Advance by leaps and bounds(突飞猛进)
  • To advance bravely(勇往直前)
  • To advance and retreat with ease(进退自如)
  • To make progress day by day(日进有功)
  • To advance and retreat are both difficult(进退两难)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the radical for movement (辶) with the component 井 (well), originally depicting movement toward a well or a target.
  • In Chinese culture, 'advancement' (进) is highly valued in both personal development (进步) and career (晋升).
  • The concept of 进退 (advance and retreat) reflects the traditional wisdom of knowing when to act and when to withdraw.

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