逐步

zhúbù

adverb HSK 4 #15,847

Meanings

One step at a time — progressively.

Wǒmen zhúbù gǎishàn le gōngzuò huánjìng.

We progressively improved the work environment.

Jìhuà zhèngzài zhúbù shíshī.

The plan is being implemented step by step.

Tā de zhōngwén shuǐpíng zhúbù tígāo le.

His Chinese level gradually improved.

usage

逐步 emphasizes a deliberate, planned progression. Compare with 逐渐 (zhújiàn), which emphasizes a more natural, gradual change.

逐 zhú

步 bù