Meaning of 改进
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to improve; to make better
- improvement
How to use 改进
改进 is used for making methods, products, work, or services better, and it can be a verb or a noun. It often takes objects like 方法 (fāngfǎ, method) or 工作 (gōngzuò, work). Example: 我们需要改进学习方法。(Wǒmen xūyào gǎijìn xuéxí fāngfǎ.) We need to improve our study methods.
改 (gǎi) means to change or correct, and 进 (jìn) means to move forward. When you change something so it moves forward, you improve it.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 改进 with 改变 (gǎibiàn). 改变 just means to change, in any direction, while 改进 always means change for the better. Also remember 改 is third tone and 进 is fourth tone: gǎijìn.
改进 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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改 gǎi · to change · 7 strokes
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进 jìn · to go forward · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 改进.
| 进来 | jìnlái | to come in |
| 进去 | jìnqù | to go in |
| 请进 | qǐng jìn | "please come in" |
| 改变 | gǎibiàn | to change; to alter |
| 进行 | jìnxíng | (of a process etc) to proceed; to be in progress; to be underway; (of people) to carry out |
| 进入 | jìnrù | to enter; to go into |
| 走进 | zǒujìn | to enter; to step into |
| 前进 | qiánjìn | to go forward; to forge ahead |
| 进展 | jìnzhǎn | to make headway; to make progress |
| 进步 | jìnbù | progress; improvement; to improve; to progress |
| 先进 | xiānjìn | sophisticated; advanced (technology etc); meritorious; exemplary (deeds etc) |
| 进一步 | jìnyībù | to go a step further; (develop, understand, improve etc) more; further |
Questions about 改进
What does 改进 mean?
改进 (gǎijìn) means "to improve; to make better; improvement" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 改进?
改进 is made of 2 characters: 改 (7 strokes), 进 (7 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 改进 an HSK word?
Yes. 改进 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 改进 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 改进 is written 改進.
What is the difference between 改进 and 提高?
提高 (tígāo) means to raise a level or amount, like 提高成绩 (raise grades) or 提高水平 (raise a level). 改进 means to fix weak points in something, like a method, design, or service. You say 改进方法 but 提高水平, not the other way around.
Can 改进 be used as a noun?
Yes. You can say 有很大的改进 (yǒu hěn dà de gǎijìn), meaning there is a big improvement. It often appears after 有 or 做出 in this way.