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逐步 (zhú bù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

逐步 (zhú bù) is a Chinese word: gradually. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 逐步

副 fù adverb

gradually

我们逐步改善了生活条件。

wǒ men zhú bù gǎi shàn le shēng huó tiáo jiàn

We gradually improved our living conditions.

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Word breakdown

逐 zhú — one after another, in succession

Words with this character (6)
  • 1 逐渐 zhú jiàn — gradually HSK 5
    • 逐 one by one, step by step
    • 渐 gradually, progressively
    Example

    他逐渐适应了新环境。

    tā zhú jiàn shì yìng le xīn huán jìng

    He gradually adapted to the new environment.

  • 2 角逐 jué zhú — to compete HSK 7
    • 角 to compete, to contend
    • 逐 to pursue, to chase after
    Example

    多个国家角逐奥运会主办权。

    duō gè guó jiā jué zhú ào yùn huì zhǔ bàn quán

    Multiple countries are competing for the right to host the Olympic Games.

  • 3 追逐 zhuī zhú — to chase HSK 7
    • 追 to chase, to follow closely
    • 逐 to pursue, to chase after
    Example

    孩子们在公园里追逐蝴蝶。

    hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ zhuī zhú hú dié

    The children are chasing butterflies in the park.

  • 4 逐一 zhú yī — one by one HSK 7
    • 逐 following in succession, pursuing one after another
    • 一 one, singly, emphasizing individuality
    Example

    老师逐一检查了学生的作业。

    lǎo shī zhú yī jiǎn chá le xué shēng de zuò yè

    The teacher checked the students' homework one by one.

  • 5 逐年 zhú nián — year by year HSK 7
    • 逐 successively, one after another
    • 年 year
    Example

    公司的利润逐年增长。

    gōng sī de lì rùn zhú nián zēng zhǎng

    The company's profits grow year by year.

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步 bù — step, stage

Words with this character (17)
  • 1 跑步 pǎo bù — to run HSK 2
    • 跑 run (the action of moving quickly)
    • 步 step (indicating movement by steps)
    Example

    我每天早上都去跑步。

    wǒ měi tiān zǎo shang dōu qù pǎo bù

    I go running every morning.

  • 2 散步 sàn bù — to take a walk HSK 4
    • 散 leisurely, relaxed
    • 步 step, walk
    Example

    我每天早上都去公园散步。

    wǒ měi tiān zǎo shang dōu qù gōng yuán sàn bù

    I go to the park to take a walk every morning.

  • 3 步行 bù xíng — to walk HSK 5
    • 步 step, pace (the action of stepping)
    • 行 go, travel (moving forward)
    Example

    我每天步行去上班。

    wǒ měi tiān bù xíng qù shàng bān

    I walk to work every day.

  • 4 脚步 jiǎo bù — footstep, step, pace HSK 5
    • 脚 foot (the body part that steps)
    • 步 step (the action of stepping)
    Example

    她加快了脚步走向车站。

    tā jiā kuài le jiǎo bù zǒu xiàng chē zhàn

    She quickened her pace toward the station.

  • 5 进一步 jìn yī bù — further HSK 5
    • 进 advance, move forward
    • 一 one (quantifies the step)
    • 步 step, pace
    Example

    为了进一步了解情况，他决定亲自去看看。

    wèi le jìn yī bù liǎo jiě qíng kuàng tā jué dìng qīn zì qù kàn kan

    In order to further understand the situation, he decided to go see for himself.

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Structure & writing
1 逐 zhú — to chase, to pursue

逐 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 辶 chuò — walk/movement radical, indicating motion or walking
辶 is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
边 biān border between countries or regions 还 huán to return to the original place or state 这 zhè this (person or thing nearby, as opposed to 那) 道 dào road; path; passage
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another 运 yùn to rotate; to move in sequence 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远) 进 jìn to move forward (opposite of 退) 远 yuǎn far; distant (in space or time, opposite of 近)
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送 sòng to deliver or bring something to someone
HSK 3
迎 yíng to welcome; to greet 迟 chí slow, sluggish 适 shì (lit.) to go; to travel to 选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick 遇 yù to meet, encounter, come across
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遍 biàn universal, widespread
HSK 4
达 dá to go through; to reach 连 lián to connect, to link 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge 递 dì to deliver; to pass on 通 tōng unobstructed; able to pass through
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逛 guàng to stroll; to wander; to roam around 速 sù fast; swift; rapid 邀 yāo to invite 随 suí to follow
HSK 5
迅 xùn extremely fast; swift 返 fǎn to return, to go back 违 wéi to disobey; to violate 述 shù to narrate; to state; to recount 迹 jì trace; mark left behind
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追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 逐 zhú to chase, to pursue 途 tú road; path 造 zào to make; to manufacture 逻 luó to patrol; to make rounds 遗 yí to omit or lose due to carelessness 遵 zūn (lit.) to follow; along 避 bì to avoid; to evade
HSK 6
迈 mài to stride; to step over 迫 pò to compel; to force 逃 táo to flee; to escape from an unfavorable situation 透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate 逗 dòu to tease; to provoke
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逼 bī to coerce; to threaten 遥 yáo far; distant 遭 zāo to encounter (misfortune or adversity)
HSK 7
巡 xún to patrol; to make rounds of inspection 辽 liáo distant; far 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.) 迄 qì to reach; up to 迪 dí (lit.) to enlighten; to guide
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迭 dié to alternate; to take turns 迸 bèng to spurt out; to splash outward 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 逊 xùn to abdicate (the throne) 逝 shì to pass; to vanish (esp. of time or flowing water) 逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast 逢 féng to encounter; to meet 逮 dài (lit.) to reach; to arrive at 逸 yì comfortable and at ease; leisurely 逾 yú to exceed; to surpass 遏 è to stop; to suppress; to restrain 遛 liù to stroll, walk slowly and leisurely 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
1.2 豕 shǐ — pig/swine radical
豕 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
家 jiā family; household as a social unit based on marriage and kinship
HSK 4
象 xiàng elephant (the large mammal)
HSK 5
逐 zhú to chase, to pursue
HSK 6
豪 háo person of outstanding talent
HSK 7
毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 缘 yuán reason; cause 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 豚 tún piglet; pig in general
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邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage

Stroke order

2 步 bù — footstep; the distance between two feet while walking
步 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
频 pín repeatedly; frequently; many times in succession
HSK 6
涉 shè to wade across water; to cross over water

步 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order