Definition
进去 (jìn qù) means 'to go in' — it describes movement away from the speaker into a place. Use 进来 (jìn lái) when the movement is toward the speaker ('come in'). 进 (jìn) is the simple verb 'to enter' without specifying direction; 进入 (jìn rù) is more formal and used for entering institutions or abstract domains.
verb
to go into enter
Easily confused
- 禁区jìn qūsound-alikerestricted area, forbidden zone (physical or subject (physical or figurative)
- 进取jìn qǔsound-aliketo be enterprising, to show initiative and determination to advance
Examples
- 进去。Wǒmen jìn qù kàn diànyǐng ba.Let's go in and watch a movie.
- 进去。Māma ràng wǒ jìn qù shuìjiào.Mom told me to go in and sleep.
- 进去，进去。Tā jìn qù le, wǒ yě jìn qù le.He went in, and I went in too.
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