Definition
一步到位 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to accomplish something in one step' or 'to reach the desired state directly without intermediate stages'. It emphasizes efficiency and completeness — you skip the gradual process and get the final result immediately. Use it when describing a solution, purchase, or decision that achieves everything needed at once, without needing follow-up adjustments.
v
to accomplish in one goto achieve the desired result directly without intermediate steps
Examples
- 一步到位，。Mǎi fángzi zuì hǎo yī bù dào wèi, xuǎn yí gè gè fāngmiàn dōu mǎnyì de.When buying a house, it's best to get it right in one go — pick one that satisfies you in every aspect.
- 一步到位，。Zhège fāng'àn bù néng yī bù dào wèi, xūyào fēn jiēduàn shíshī.This plan can't be done in one step; it needs to be implemented in phases.
- ，一步到位。Tā huā le hěn duō qián mǎi shèbèi, xiǎng yī bù dào wèi jiějué wèntí.He spent a lot of money on equipment, hoping to solve the problem all at once.
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