循序渐进

循序漸進

xúnxù-jiànjìn

idiom HSK 7-9 #31,436

Meanings

Literally 'follow the order and advance gradually' - step by step

HSK 5

健身锻炼应该循序渐进，慢慢增加强度。

Jiànshēn duànliàn yīnggāi xúnxù-jiànjìn, mànman zēngjiā qiángdù.

Physical exercise should be progressive, gradually increasing intensity.

HSK 7-9

学习语言要循序渐进，不能急于求成。

Xuéxí yǔyán yào xúnxù-jiànjìn, bùnéng jíyú-qiúchéng.

Learning a language requires a step-by-step approach; you can't rush it.

usage

Often used when advising someone to be patient and methodical. Frequently paired with 不能急于求成 (can't rush for quick results).

循 xún

序 xù

渐 jiàn

进 jìn