逐步 zhúbù progressively
progressively; step by step
How to remember 逐步: 逐 to pursue + 步 a step = progressively.
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How it is used
- Step by step, in planned stages - 逐步改善 (zhúbù gǎishàn) improve step by step; 逐步推进 (zhúbù tuījìn) advance in phases.
- Suggests deliberate, staged progress (often policy/process). Near 逐渐 (zhújiàn) but 逐步 implies discrete steps and human agency; 逐渐 is smooth, natural gradualness.
Example sentences
- 该病人正逐步康复。 Gāi bìngrén zhèng zhúbù kāngfù.The patient is steadily recovering.