Meaning
阶段 refers to a distinct period or phase within a longer process or development. It emphasizes division into sequential parts, like stages of a project, phases of life, or periods of historical development. The word suggests that something larger is broken down into manageable or identifiable segments.
Usage
阶段 is commonly used in formal and academic contexts to describe stages of development, processes, or time periods. It frequently appears in phrases like '现阶段' (current stage) and '初级阶段' (preliminary stage). Native speakers use it to organize complex ideas into sequential parts.
Examples
- 01这个项目分为三个阶段完成。.This project is completed in three stages.
- 02现阶段我们的主要任务是提高产品质量。.At the present stage, our main task is to improve product quality.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个阶段
Common collocations
- 现阶段at the present stage
- 初级阶段preliminary/initial stage
- 发展阶段stage of development
- 不同阶段different stages
Origin
阶 originally referred to steps or stairs, suggesting progression upward. 段 means a section or segment. Together, 阶段 literally means 'steps/sections,' conveying the idea of distinct phases in a progression.