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循序渐进

循序漸進
xúnxùjiànjìn
idiom HSK 7 #31,436

Meanings

  1. 1 to proceed step by step
  2. 2 to advance gradually in due order
  3. 3 to progress systematically

Characters

循
xún
to follow
序
xù
order; sequence
渐
jiàn
gradually
进
jìn
to advance
Literally 'follow the order and advance gradually' — step by step

Examples

学习语言要循序渐进，不能急于求成。
Xuéxí yǔyán yào xúnxùjiànjìn, bù néng jíyúqiúchéng.
Learning a language requires a step-by-step approach; you can't rush it.
健身锻炼应该循序渐进，慢慢增加强度。
Jiànshēn duànliàn yīnggāi xúnxùjiànjìn, mànman zēngjiā qiángdù.
Physical exercise should be progressive, gradually increasing intensity.

Tips

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).

Stroke Order

循 xún
序 xù
渐 jiàn
进 jìn