逐步

zhúbù

adverb HSK 5 #15,847

Meanings

One step at a time - progressively.

HSK 3

他的中文水平逐步提高了。

Tā de zhōngwén shuǐpíng zhúbù tígāo le.

His Chinese level gradually improved.

HSK 5

我们逐步改善了工作环境。

Wǒmen zhúbù gǎishàn le gōngzuò huánjìng.

We progressively improved the work environment.

HSK 5

计划正在逐步实施。

Jìhuà zhèngzài zhúbù shíshī.

The plan is being implemented step by step.

usage

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

逐 zhú

步 bù