Definition
进一步 (jìn yí bù) is an adverb meaning 'further' — it indicates taking an additional step or advancing to a deeper stage of an action (e.g., 进一步研究 'further research'). Unlike 更 (gèng) or 更加 (gèng jiā), which increase the degree of an adjective or verb ('more'), 进一步 focuses on progression to the next step. It is commonly used with verbs of improvement, development, or investigation.
adverb
further (indicates taking an additional step or increasing the degree of an action)
Examples
- 进一步。Zhège fāng'àn hái xūyào jìn yí bù wánshàn.This plan still needs to be further improved.
- 进一步，。jìn yí bù yánjiū zhège wèntí, wǒmen xūyào gèng duō shùjù.To further study this issue, we need more data.
- 进一步。Gōngsī juédìng jìn yí bù tóuzī hǎiwài shìchǎng.The company decided to further invest in overseas markets.
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