Meanings of 进
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AI Study Notes for 进
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.
Imagine someone 'jinning' (like 'journeying') into a room filled with opportunities. The character 进 has a left component that resembles a person (走) moving forward, reinforcing the idea of entering or advancing into something new.
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.
In Chinese culture, the concept of entering (进) is often associated with auspicious beginnings, such as entering a new home or starting a new job, which reflects the importance of new opportunities in life.
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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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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Cultural Notes for 进
In Chinese culture, the concept of entering (进) is often associated with auspicious beginnings, such as entering a new home or starting a new job, which reflects the importance of new opportunities in life.
Word Family of 进
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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.'