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    Expressing 'advanced' with 先进 (xiānjìn)

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    Structure

    先进 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 先进 (xiānjìn) means 'advanced' or 'progressive.' It is used to describe technology, methods, ideas, or people that are ahead of others in development or thinking. It commonly modifies nouns as 先进的 + noun.

    Examples

    • 这家公司使用了最先进的技术。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī shǐyòng le zuì xiānjìn de jìshù.

      This company uses the most advanced technology.

    • 我们应该学习国外先进的管理经验。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi xuéxí guówài xiānjìn de guǎnlǐ jīngyàn.

      We should learn from advanced management practices abroad.

    • 这座城市拥有先进的公共交通系统。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì yōngyǒu xiānjìn de gōnggòng jiāotōng xìtǒng.

      This city has an advanced public transportation system.

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