逐步 (zhú bù) — progressively; step by step

Definition

Emphasizes advancing in clear, ordered steps toward a goal — more deliberate and structured than 逐渐, which simply describes a gradual change. Pairs well with verbs of progress like 推进/提高/改善.

adverb
progressivelystep by step

Examples

  • 逐步
    Tā de jiàn kāng qíng kuàng zài zhú bù gǎi shàn.
    His health is progressively improving.
  • 逐步
    Wǒ men yào zhú bù tuī jìn zhè ge xiàng mù.
    We need to advance this project step by step.
  • 逐步
    Rén men de shēng huó shuǐ píng zài zhú bù tí gāo.
    People's living standards are improving progressively.

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