Definition
先进 (xiān jìn) is the standard word for 'advanced' in the sense of cutting-edge technology, ideas, or methods — it's a positive, forward-looking term. It differs from 高级 (gāo jí 'high-class, senior'), which emphasizes rank or quality level, and from 进步 (jìn bù 'progressive, improving'), which focuses on the process of getting better. 先进 is also used as a noun for an exemplary person or group.
adjective
advanced (technology, ideas, methods)
noun
advanced person or modelexemplary individual or collective
Easily confused
- 现金xiàn jīnsound-alikecash
Examples
- 先进，。Zhè jiā gōngchǎng yǐnjìn le xiān jìn shèbèi, shēngchǎn xiàolǜ tígāo le.This factory introduced advanced equipment, and production efficiency improved.
- 先进。Tā bèi píng wéi jīnnián de xiān jìn gōngzuòzhě.He was rated as this year's advanced worker.
- 先进，。Zhǐyǒu xuéxí xiān jìn de zhīshi, cáinéng gēn shàng shídài.Only by learning advanced knowledge can you keep up with the times.
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