Chinese word

前进

Pronunciation

Pinyinqián jìn

Meaning

  • verbmove forward

Example

请别怕，慢慢前进就好。qǐng bié pà màn màn qián jìn jiù hǎo

Don't be afraid; just move forward slowly.

Illustration for 前进 (move forward)

More examples

爬山时，我们要慢慢前进，注意安全。pá shān shí wǒ men yào màn màn qián jìn zhù yì ān quán

When climbing a mountain, we should move forward slowly and pay attention to safety.

Core concept

A steady movement from a current position toward a farther goal, in space or in progress.

Common phrases

  • 慢慢前进màn màn qián jìn

    move forward slowly

  • 继续前进jì xù qián jìn

    continue moving forward

Similar words

走zǒu: Walk or go from one place to another.
进步jìn bù: Become better or develop in ability, work, or a situation.

Definition in Chinese

朝前方移动或使事物向前发展，既可指人或队伍的实际前行，也可指事情、计划等的推进。cháo qián fāng yí dòng huò shǐ shì wù xiàng qián fā zhǎn jì kě zhǐ rén huò duì wǔ de shí jì qián xíng yě kě zhǐ shì qíng jì huà děng de tuī jìn

Word origin

前 (qián, "front") + 进 (jìn, "enter; move in") forms a directional compound for moving toward what lies ahead, both physically and in development.

Usage tips

  • With projects, plans, and groups, it marks progress toward a next stage, so it sounds more purposeful than a verb for ordinary walking.

Other meanings

  • advancenoun

Opposites

  • 倒退dào tuìretreatverb

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