Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "progress" with 进步 (jìnbù)

    Actions & Events
    Aspect & Tense

    Structure

    有 + 进步 / 进步 + 了

    Explanation

    进步 (jìnbù) means "progress" or "improvement" and can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to advancement or growth, as in 有进步 (have made progress). As a verb, it means "to improve" or "to make progress." It is commonly used in educational and personal development contexts.

    Examples

    • 你的中文有很大的进步。

      Nǐ de Zhōngwén yǒu hěn dà de jìnbù.

      Your Chinese has improved a lot.

    • 只要坚持练习，就会进步。

      Zhǐyào jiānchí liànxí, jiù huì jìnbù.

      As long as you keep practicing, you'll improve.

    • 老师说我这学期进步了不少。

      Lǎoshī shuō wǒ zhè xuéqī jìnbù le bù shǎo.

      The teacher said I've made quite a bit of progress this semester.

    Similar Grammar

    Expressing "progress" with 进步 (jìnbù) | Chinese Grammar