Definition
与时俱进 (yǔ shí jù jìn) is a set phrase meaning 'to keep up with the times' — it emphasizes staying current with trends and adapting to change. Unlike 进步 (jìn bù), which focuses on general improvement or being 'progressive' as a quality, 与时俱进 is specifically about aligning with the present era. It also differs from 适时 (shì shí, 'timely, at the right time'), which is about doing something at the opportune moment rather than ongoing adaptation.
phrase
to keep up with the timesto advance with the times
Examples
- 与时俱进，。Zhǐyǒu yǔ shí jù jìn, gōngsī cáinéng zài shìchǎng shàng lìzú.Only by keeping up with the times can a company stand in the market.
- 与时俱进，。Tā de zuòpǐn yìzhí jiānchí yǔ shí jù jìn, suǒyǐ hěn shòu huānyíng.His works have always insisted on keeping up with the times, so they are very popular.
- 与时俱进。Xuéxí xīn jìshù jiù shì yǔ shí jù jìn de biǎoxiàn.Learning new technologies is an expression of keeping up with the times.
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