逐步

zhúbù

adverb HSK 4 #15,847

Meanings

One step at a time - progressively.

我们逐步改善了工作环境。

Wǒmen zhúbù gǎishàn le gōngzuò huánjìng.

We progressively improved the work environment.

计划正在逐步实施。

Jìhuà zhèngzài zhúbù shíshī.

The plan is being implemented step by step.

他的中文水平逐步提高了。

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