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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to advance' with 前进 (qiánjìn)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + (Manner) + 前进

    Explanation

    The verb 前进 (qiánjìn) means 'to advance' or 'to move forward.' It describes forward movement and can be used both literally for physical movement and figuratively for progress. It often appears after manner adverbs or other verbs describing how one moves forward.

    Examples

    • 部队接到命令后迅速向前方前进。

      bùduì jiēdào mìnglìng hòu xùnsù xiàng qiánfāng qiánjìn.

      After receiving the order, the troops quickly advanced toward the front.

    • 虽然困难很多,但我们一直在前进。

      suīrán kùnnan hěn duō, dàn wǒmen yīzhí zài qiánjìn.

      Although there are many difficulties, we have been moving forward.

    • 沿着这条路一直前进,就能到达目的地。

      yánzhe zhè tiáo lù yīzhí qiánjìn, jiù néng dàodá mùdìdì.

      Keep going straight along this road, and you will reach the destination.

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