进 Stroke Order — How to Write 进
进 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
进 Radical and Character Components
进 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 井 indicates the sound.
Radical: 辶 + 4 more strokes
进 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jìn
Meanings of 进 in Chinese
1
jìn进
To move forward or upward; to advance, progress, or enter, often in contrast to 'retreat'.
我们正在进行一项有趣的研究项目。
We are currently conducting an interesting research project.
To enter; to go forward or inward; to be granted an audience or to visit a superior.
他进屋后，径直走向书桌，开始工作。
After he entered the room, he went straight to the desk and started working.
to eat or drink; to consume (food or liquid)
他一天没进食，现在很饿。
He hasn't eaten all day, and he's very hungry now.
to receive income; to enter an account (referring to money or goods acquired)
我们公司上个月进账了一大笔资金。
Our company received a large sum of money last month.
To offer, present, or submit (e.g., advice, suggestions, or gifts) respectfully.
小明向他的父母进言，建议周末全家一起去公园野餐。
Xiao Ming offered advice to his parents, suggesting that the whole family go for a picnic in the park on the weekend.
A unit of measurement for traditional Chinese houses, indicating the number of courtyards or layers within the compound.
王府井大街附近有一座三进的四合院。
Near Wangfujing Street, there is a triple-courtyard traditional siheyuan.
Common Words and Phrases with 进
1
To close in on; to press forward, especially in a military context.
暴风雨正向海岸线进逼，居民们需要尽快撤离。
The storm is bearing down on the coastline, and residents need to evacuate as soon as possible.
2
to advance troops; to march into a destination
将军命令部队进兵，以巩固边境防线。
The general ordered the troops to advance to consolidate the border defense.
3
To make progress or advance; improvement.
他最近在学习上取得了很大的进步
He has made great progress in his studies recently.
4
A progressive person; someone who advocates for social or political reform and progress.
进步人士呼吁社区关注环境保护，并倡导可持续发展的生活方式。
Progressives call on the community to pay attention to environmental protection and advocate for sustainable lifestyles.
5
6
to respectfully submit or present (especially to a superior like an emperor)
这位学者将他的最新研究成果进呈给学院的院长。
This scholar respectfully presented his latest research findings to the dean of the academy.
7
To go to a city, often to live and work.
我奶奶每个周末都会进城探望亲戚。
My grandmother goes into town every weekend to visit relatives.
8
process or progression; the course of development or change of things.
项目的开发进程非常顺利，有望提前完成。
The development process of the project is going very smoothly, and it is expected to be completed ahead of schedule.
9
To enter and exit; also refers to turnover or income and expenditure.
每天都有很多人进出这个商店，生意很好。
Many people come in and go out of this shop every day, so business is good.
10
To feed a tool.
操作员小心翼翼地控制机器，开始进刀，加工铝制零件。
The operator carefully controlled the machine and started feeding the tool to process the aluminum part.
11
to advance and reach (a destination), typically used for military forces.
远征军经过数日的跋涉，终于进抵目的地。
The expeditionary force, after several days of trekking, finally advanced to its destination.
12
The pace of progress or a work schedule.
这个项目的进度比我们预期的要快。
The progress of this project is faster than we expected.
13
then; subsequently; go on to
他首先学习了基础知识，进而开始进行更高级的研究。
He first learned the basic knowledge, and then proceeded to conduct more advanced research.
14
To head for; to march towards
探险队向着未知的山谷进发，渴望发现新的物种。
The expedition team set out towards the unknown valley, eager to discover new species.
15
To offer something respectfully, often as tribute to a superior.
他向老师进奉了一幅自己绘制的画作，以表达敬意。
He respectfully presented a self-drawn painting to his teacher to show his respect.
16
to enter a port
这艘货船预计明天上午进港卸货。
This cargo ship is expected to enter the port tomorrow morning to unload.
More words with 进
- bìng并jìn进advance side by side, progress simultaneously
- chuǎng闯jìn进break into, burst into
- cùn寸jìn进a little progress; slight progress
- hùn混jìn进sneak into, infiltrate
- jī激jìn进radical, aggressive
- jǐ挤jìn进Squeeze into, Push into
- jiàn渐jìn进gradual, progressive
- jué掘jìn进tunneling, drifting
- kuà跨jìn进to enter; to step into
- lěi累jìn进Progressive, Cumulative
- mài迈jìn进Advance, Stride forward
- suàn算jìn进Include, Count in
- suō缩jìn进indentation
- tǐng挺jìn进Advance, Push forward
- tū突jìn进Charge, Dash
- yōng拥jìn进to crowd into a place
- yuè跃jìn进leap forward, advance rapidly
- cù促jìn进promote, facilitate
- dì递jìn进Progressive, Gradual advance
- xī吸jìn进To inhale; to breathe in.
Idioms with 进
- jìn进běn本tuì退mò末prioritize the fundamental, downplay the secondary
- jìn进dé德xiū修yè业improve virtue and cultivate achievements
- jìn进jìn进chū出chū出go in and out frequently
- jìn进tuì退cún存wáng亡all possible situations
- jìn进tuì退liǎng两nán难difficult to advance or retreat
- jìn进tuì退shī失cuò措at a loss what to do
- jìn进tuì退wéi维gǔ谷in a dilemma
- jìn进tuì退wéi维jiān艰difficult to advance or retreat
- jìn进tuì退wéi为nán难in a dilemma
- jìn进tuì退wú无lù路at an impasse
- jìn进tuì退wú无mén门no way to advance or retreat
- jìn进xián贤rèn任néng能recommend and appoint the virtuous and capable
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Open the tool →Questions about 进
What does 进 mean in Chinese?
进 (jìn) means “To move forward or upward” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 进?
进 is pronounced jìn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 进 have?
进 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 进?
进 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 进?
The radical of 进 is 辶, and 进 is a phono-semantic compound.
