Definition
进行 (jìnxíng) is a formal light verb meaning 'to carry out, to conduct' — it must be followed by a disyllabic verb-noun (e.g. 进行讨论). It emphasizes the process itself, unlike 执行 (zhíxíng) which focuses on executing a specific order or plan. 推进 (tuījìn) means 'to advance/push forward' and implies driving something ahead, while 进行 is more neutral.
verb
to carry outto conduct (used before a verb-noun in formal contexts)to be in progress (in 进行中)
Examples
- 进行。Wǒmen zhèngzài jìn xíng shìchǎng diàochá.We are conducting a market survey.
- 进行。Tāmen jìn xíng le yí cì rènzhēn de tǎolùn.They carried out a serious discussion.
- 进行。Xiàngmù zhèngzài jìn xíng zhōng.The project is in progress.
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