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    Expressing "further" or "an additional step" with 进一步 (jìnyībù)

    HSK 3
    Degree & Intensity
    Sequence & Order

    Structure

    Subject + 进一步 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 进一步 (jìnyībù) means "further," "to go a step further," or "additionally" and indicates that an action is being deepened or extended beyond its current level. It suggests building on existing progress. For example, 我们需要进一步讨论 means "we need to discuss this further."

    Examples

    • 我们需要进一步了解客户的需求。

      Wǒmen xūyào jìnyībù liǎojiě kèhù de xūqiú.

      We need to further understand the clients' needs.

    • 这个方案还要进一步完善。

      Zhège fāng'àn hái yào jìnyībù wánshàn.

      This plan still needs further improvement.

    • 警方正在进一步调查此案。

      Jǐngfāng zhèngzài jìnyībù diàochá cǐ àn.

      The police are further investigating this case.

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