English–Chinese
“proceed step by step” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxún xù jiàn jìn
Example
做项目要循序渐进，先定好计划再执行。zuò xiàng mù yào xún xù jiàn jìn xiān dìng hǎo jì huà zài zhí xíng
When handling a project, one should proceed step by step, making a plan first and then putting it into action.
How to say “proceed step by step” in Chinese
“Proceed step by step” in Chinese is 循序渐进 (xún xù jiàn jìn).
Progress that follows an ordered path, with each stage completed before the next.
Example sentences with 循序渐进
公司在推广新产品时采取循序渐进的策略，先在小范围试点再逐步扩大。gōng sī zài tuī guǎng xīn chán pǐn shí cái qǔ xún xù jiàn jìn de cè lüè xiān zài xiǎo fàn wéi shì diǎn zài zhú bù kuò dà
When promoting a new product, the company adopts a step-by-step strategy, first testing it on a small scale and then gradually expanding.
Tips for using 循序渐进
- For everyday plans, this idiom highlights a clear sequence of manageable stages, not merely slow movement or patience.