改进 gǎijìn to improve
to improve; to make better; improvement
How to remember 改进: 改 alter + 进 enter = to improve.
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How it is used
- To improve / refine (a method, product, technique) - 改进技术 (gǎijìn jìshù) improve the technology; 不断改进 keep refining.
- Making something work better by upgrading how it's done. Object is usually a method/product/process, unlike 改善 (gǎishàn, improve conditions/relations).
- 改 (alter) + 进 (advance): change for the better in function.
Example sentences
- 你的论文还需要改进。 Nǐ de lùnwén hái xūyào gǎijìn.Your essay still needs some improvement.