Chinese
jìnyībù
Meaning: further; to move forward a step
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

進一步
進
一
步
进一步
进
一
步

Example sentences

We need to understand this problem further.
我們正在等待進一步的消息。
我们正在等待进一步的消息。
We are currently waiting for further news.
這種新型藥物的效應仍需進一步觀察。
这种新型药物的效应仍需进一步观察。
The effects of this new drug still need further observation.
具體的細節還有待進一步商榷。
具体的细节还有待进一步商榷。
The specific details remain to be further discussed.
醫師建議他去外科做進一步檢查。
医师建议他去外科做进一步检查。
The doctor suggested he go to the surgery department for further examination.
這件案件中存在許多疑點,需要進一步調查。
这件案件中存在许多疑点,需要进一步调查。
There are many suspicious points in this case that require further investigation.
警方據此線索展開了進一步的調查。
警方据此线索展开了进一步的调查。
Based on this clue, the police launched a further investigation.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate proceeding to a deeper or more advanced level.

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