Meanings of 进
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入 (rù) — use 进 (jìn) when emphasizing the act of entering or advancing, while 入 (rù) is more about the state of entering or being brought in.
Be careful not to confuse 进 with similar characters like 入 (rù), which also means 'to enter' but is used in different contexts. 进 is more commonly used in formal situations, while 入 might be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 进去 (jìnqù - to go in) and 进步 (jìnbù - to make progress).
As an HSK Level 2 word, 进 connects well with other action verbs like 出 (chū - to go out) and 来 (lái - to come). Students should focus on using 进 in sentences that describe movement or progress to solidify its meaning and usage.
Learners often confuse 进 with 进去 (jìnqù), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 进 is a general term for 'to enter,' while 进去 specifically emphasizes the action of going inside.
Pronunciation of 进
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Etymology of 进
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 井 represents the sound. Simplified form of 進.
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Case file: 进
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 井 represents the sound. Simplified form of 進.
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half井 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywalk
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to advance in Chinese
“to advance” in Chinese is进
The character 进 (jìn) primarily means 'to enter' or 'to advance.' It can be used in various contexts, such as entering a place, making progress in a task, or admitting someone into a group. Its versatility makes it applicable in both physical and abstract situations.
When to use 进
Be careful not to confuse 进 with similar characters like 入 (rù), which also means 'to enter' but is used in different contexts. 进 is more commonly used in formal situations, while 入 might be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 进去 (jìnqù - to go in) and 进步 (jìnbù - to make progress).
进 or something close to it
入 (rù) — use 进 (jìn) when emphasizing the act of entering or advancing, while 入 (rù) is more about the state of entering or being brought in.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 进 with 进去 (jìnqù), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 进 is a general term for 'to enter,' while 进去 specifically emphasizes the action of going inside.
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Grammar Patterns of 进
进 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 17 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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请____！
Please come in!
Example Sentences for 进 (10)
Word Family of 进
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 进
You can say '我想进这个房间' (Wǒ xiǎng jìn zhège fángjiān), meaning 'I want to enter this room.'
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