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    Referring to 'stage' or 'phase' with 阶段 (jiēduàn)

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    Structure

    Noun/Verb + 阶段

    Explanation

    The noun 阶段 (jiēduàn) means 'stage' or 'phase,' describing a distinct period within a larger process or event. It is often used to talk about phases of development, competition rounds, or stages of a project. For example, 决赛阶段 means 'the finals stage' of a tournament.

    Examples

    • 这个项目目前还在初级阶段，需要更多时间。

      Zhège xiàngmù mùqián hái zài chūjí jiēduàn, xūyào gèng duō shíjiān.

      This project is still in its early stage and needs more time.

    • 球队顺利进入了决赛阶段。

      Qiúduì shùnlì jìnrù le juésài jiēduàn.

      The team successfully advanced to the finals stage.

    • 人生的每个阶段都有不同的挑战。

      Rénshēng de měi gè jiēduàn dōu yǒu bùtóng de tiǎozhàn.

      Every stage of life has different challenges.

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