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

部队向前线进发。

Bùduì xiàng qiánxiàn jìnfā.

The troops set off toward the front line.

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 (chūfā) instead.

Stroke Order

进 jìn

发 fā