前进 qiánjìn to go forward
to go forward; to forge ahead; to advance; onward
How to remember 前进: 前 in front + 进 enter = to go forward.
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How it is used
- To advance / move forward - 向前进 (xiàng qián jìn) to move forward; 勇往直前 (yǒng wǎng zhí qián) to forge bravely ahead.
- Both literal marching forward and figurative progress toward a goal.
- Contrast 后退 (hòutuì, to retreat), its antonym.
Example sentences
- 我准备再前进一点。 Wǒ zhǔnbèi zài qiánjìn yìdiǎn.I've decided to go a little further.
- 我不确定该前进还是后退。 Wǒ bú quèdìng gāi qiánjìn háishì hòutuì.I was uncertain whether to advance or to retreat.
- 一个管弦乐团沿着路前进 Yígè guǎnxiányuètuán yánzhe lù qiánjìnA brass band is marching along the street.