verb HSK 5
Traditional 邁進
to stride forward · to march into · to step into
Meaning
迈进 means to take a big step forward or to stride into something, often used metaphorically for entering a new phase, era, or place with confidence and purpose. It carries a sense of progress and advancement, whether physical or abstract.
Usage
This word is often used in formal or written contexts to describe entering a new historical period, stage of development, or significant location. Common in news reports, political speeches, and formal writing. It implies purposeful, significant forward movement rather than casual entry.
Examples
- 01中国正在大步迈进现代化强国行列。.China is striding forward into the ranks of modernized powerful nations.
- 02他自信地迈进会议室，准备做报告。, .He strode confidently into the conference room, ready to give his report.
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Common collocations
- 迈进新时代to stride into a new era
- 大步迈进to stride forward with big steps
- 迈进大门to stride through the gate
Antonyms
Origin
迈 originally depicts taking a large step (辶 radical for movement + 万), while 进 shows forward movement. Together they emphasize purposeful forward advancement.