一步一个脚印

一步一個腳印
yībùyīgèjiǎoyìn
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 one step, one footprint
  2. 2 steady, solid progress
  3. 3 down-to-earth and reliable

Examples

HSK 2
Tā zuòshì yībùyīgèjiǎoyìn, ràng rén fàngxīn.
He works steadily and reliably, easy to trust.
HSK 3
Gōngsī yībùyīgèjiǎoyìn de fāzhǎn qǐlái.
The company has grown up one solid step at a time.
HSK 7-9
Xuéxí yào yībùyīgèjiǎoyìn, bùnéng jíyúqiúchéng.
Learning needs to be step by step. You can't rush results.

Tips

memory
The image is simple: walk slowly enough that every step leaves a clear print in the dirt, no skipping, no shortcuts. Compare with English 'one step at a time' and 'slow and steady.'
usage
Praise. Implies patience, diligence, and honesty, opposite of 投机取巧 (cutting corners) or 好高骛远 (chasing the unrealistic).

Stroke Order

jiǎo
yìn