进化 jìnhuà evolution
How to remember 进化: 进 enter + 化 change = evolution.
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How it is used
- Evolution (biological), or to evolve - 人类是从猿进化来的 (rénlèi shì cóng yuán jìnhuà lái de) humans evolved from apes.
- Implies development toward something more advanced; contrast 退化 (tuìhuà, to degenerate).
- Used loosely too for tech/products "leveling up."
Example sentences
- 软件正在不断进化。 Ruǎnjiàn zhèngzài búduàn jìnhuà.Software is constantly evolving.