进发

進發

jìnfā

verb #12,411

Meanings

1 to set off (of a group)
2 to march toward
3 to advance

Characters

to advance; to enter

to send out; to set off

Examples

HSK 7-9

部队向前线进发。

Bùduì xiàng qiánxiàn jìnfā.

The troops set off toward the front line.

HSK 7-9

我们朝着目的地进发。

Wǒmen cháozhe mùdìdì jìnfā.

We set off toward our destination.

Tips

usage

进发 typically describes a group (troops, a convoy, a team) moving purposefully toward a destination. It carries a formal, often military tone. For casual 'setting off,' use 出发 instead.

Stroke Order

进 jìn

发 fā