Definition
走进 is a resultative verb compound: 走 (to walk) + 进 (in/into, resultative complement). It means 'to walk into (a place)' literally and can also extend to 'enter into (a new situation, stage, relationship, etc.)' figuratively. The 进 carries the result meaning – you walk so that you enter.
r.v.
to walk into (a place)to enter (a figurative situation, phase, etc.)
Examples
- 走进。Tā mànmàn zǒu jìn le jiàoshì.He slowly walked into the classroom.
- 走进。Wǒmen yìqǐ zǒu jìn le xīn shídài.We entered a new era together.
- 走进？Nǐ yuànyì zǒu jìn zhè zuò huāyuán ma?Would you like to walk into this garden?
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