Definition
突飞猛进 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'suddenly fly, fierce advance' but is used to describe rapid, dramatic progress or development — like 'advancing by leaps and bounds' in English. It functions as a verb phrase and is commonly applied to economies, skills, technologies, or careers. The image is of something surging forward with unstoppable momentum.
v
to advance by leaps and boundsto make rapid progress
Examples
- ，突飞猛进。Jìnnián lái, Zhōngguó de jīngjì tū fēi měng jìn.In recent years, China's economy has advanced by leaps and bounds.
- 突飞猛进，。Tā de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng tū fēi měng jìn, jìnbù hěn kuài.His Chinese proficiency has advanced by leaps and bounds; he's improving quickly.
- 突飞猛进，。Zhè jiā gōngsī de fāzhǎn tū fēi měng jìn, yǐjīng chéngwéi hángyè lǐngxiù.This company's development has advanced by leaps and bounds, and it has become an industry leader.
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