阶段
A point, period, or step in a process or development. Crucial for describing processes in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.
Examples
3 of 5小学是教育的重要阶段。
Primary school is an important stage of education.
现阶段我们的主要任务是改革。
At the current stage, our main task is reform.
别担心，这只是一个阶段。
Don't worry, this is just a phase.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jiē (阶 - stairs) + Duàn (段 - segment). A segment of stairs is a stage.
Quick Quiz
这个科学实验已经进入了最后的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 阶段
Examples
小学是教育的重要阶段。
everydayPrimary school is an important stage of education.
现阶段我们的主要任务是改革。
formalAt the current stage, our main task is reform.
别担心，这只是一个阶段。
informalDon't worry, this is just a phase.
在实验的最后阶段，我们收集了所有数据。
academicIn the final stage of the experiment, we collected all data.
合同谈判已经进入了实质性阶段。
businessContract negotiations have entered a substantive stage.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
现阶段
current stage
阶段性成果
periodic results / interim achievements
最后阶段
final stage
Often Confused With
Huánjié refers to a specific 'link' in a chain or process, while jiēduàn refers to a 'period of time' or 'stage' in development.
Usage Notes
Frequently used to describe a timeline or the progress of a project.
Common Mistakes
Using '时候' (time) when referring to a specific developmental stage.
Memory Tip
Jiē (阶 - stairs) + Duàn (段 - segment). A segment of stairs is a stage.
Word Origin
From '阶' (stairs) and '段' (section/segment).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这个科学实验已经进入了最后的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 阶段
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旁听
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