循序渐进

xún xù jiàn jìn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. in sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady progress incrementally

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 一蹴而就 yī cù ér jiù 一蹴而就 yī cù ér jiù to get there in one step (idiom); easily done 比喻一下子就成功，与逐步进行相反: to get there in one step (idiom); easily done

Synonyms

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• 按部就班 àn bù jiù bān 按部就班 àn bù jiù bān to follow the prescribed order; to keep to the working routine (idiom) 表示按照步骤、有条理地进行: to follow the prescribed order; to keep to the working routine (idiom)

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 学习, 提高, 开展 to emphasize gradual progression.

Common mistakes

Learners may confuse with 按部就班; 循序渐进 stresses incremental progress, while 按部就班 stresses following prescribed order.

Example Sentences

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学习汉语要 循序渐进 。

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Child Words of 循序渐进

• 序 序 xù: (bound form) order; sequence
• 进 进 jìn: to go forward
• 循 循 xún: to follow
• 循序 循序 xún xù: in proper sequence
• 渐 渐 jiān: to imbue
• 渐 渐 jiàn: gradual
• 渐进 渐进 jiàn jìn: progress step by step