COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 进 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 井 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 进 (jìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to go forward
jìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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jìn
进
to go forward
Common words
jìn lái
进来
to come in
jìn qù
进去
to go in
jìn rù
进入
to enter; to join; to go into
jìn xíng
进行
to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress
cù jìn
促进
to promote (an idea or cause); to advance; boost
gǎi jìn
改进
to improve; to make better; improvement
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
进
进
进
进
进
进
进
进
LEARNING TIP
Remember 进
Say “jìn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jìn lái
to come in
jìn qù
to go in
jìn rù
to enter; to join; to go into
jìn xíng
to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress
cù jìn
to promote (an idea or cause); to advance; boost
gǎi jìn
to improve; to make better; improvement
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 进?
进 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 进 (jìn) mean?
进 (jìn) means to go forward.
What is the radical of 进?
The radical of 进 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.