To move forward or advance along a route.
To enter, go in, come in, or make progress. A bird (隹) stepping forward along a path (辶).
进
Common Usage & Traps
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单用进字使用常见词组组词（如双音节词）In spoken Chinese, single characters like 进 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.
What is the core visual insight behind 进 (jìn)?
Walking feet (辶) moving forward like a stepping bird (隹).
Understanding the internal components of 进 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.
Appears in Stories 2 stories
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有一次他得了心脏病， 住进 医院。
Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
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这边请， 请进 请坐请喝茶；
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