逐步 (zhú bù) — progressively; step by step
Definition
Emphasizes advancing in clear, ordered steps toward a goal — more deliberate and structured than 逐渐, which simply describes a gradual change. Pairs well with verbs of progress like 推进/提高/改善.
adverb
progressivelystep by step
Examples
- 逐步。Tā de jiàn kāng qíng kuàng zài zhú bù gǎi shàn.His health is progressively improving.
- 逐步。Wǒ men yào zhú bù tuī jìn zhè ge xiàng mù.We need to advance this project step by step.
- 逐步。Rén men de shēng huó shuǐ píng zài zhú bù tí gāo.People's living standards are improving progressively.
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