(jìn) — to enter, to go in

Definition

进 is the basic verb 'to enter / go in', used as a main verb or paired with motion complements like 进去 ('go in') or 进来 ('come in'). It stays in place as the head verb, while 入 and 进入 sound more formal or written.

verb
to enterto go in

Examples

  • Qǐng jìn.
    Please come in.
  • Tā jìn le shāng diàn.
    He entered the store.
  • Wǒ men jìn qù ba.
    Let's go in.

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