进入

jìn rù

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Very common

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Definitions

1. to enter
2. to join
3. to go into

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 出口 chū kǒu 出口 chū kǒu an exit 进入 means to enter; 出口 means exit (as a noun). For a verbal antonym, consider 出去 (go out) or 退出 (exit/withdraw).: an exit

Related words

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• 进来 jìn lái 进来 jìn lái to come in 进入 focuses on entering a place or state; 进来 emphasizes the directional action of coming in (often toward the speaker).: to come in
• 进去 jìn qù 进去 jìn qù to go in 进入 is a general verb for entering; 进去 specifies going in (away from the speaker).: to go in

Synonyms

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• 加入 jiā rù 加入 jiā rù to become a member Both can mean 'to join'; 进入 is more about entering a place or stage, while 加入 is specifically about becoming a member.: to become a member

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with abstract states: 进入状态 (get into the zone), 进入新时代 (enter a new era).

Common mistakes

进入 is not used with small objects or containers like 房间 (use 进 instead). It is more abstract or formal, e.g., 进入系统 (enter the system).

Example Sentences

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进入 机场前需要先过安检。

Before entering the airport, you need to go through security check.

光线从空气 进入 水中会发生折射。

Light refracts when it enters water from air.

请勿携带宠物 进入 餐厅。

Please do not bring pets into the restaurant.

他的病情已经 进入 晚期。

His illness has already entered the terminal stage.

冬天，许多动物 进入 休眠状态。

In winter, many animals enter a dormant state.

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Child Words of 进入

• 入 入 rù: to enter
• 进 进 jìn: to go forward