进步
The process of improving or developing over time. It can refer to social, scientific, or personal growth.
Examples
3 of 5只要努力，你就会有进步。
As long as you work hard, you will make progress.
科技的进步彻底改变了我们的生活方式。
Scientific and technological progress has completely changed our lifestyle.
你的中文进步了不少！
Your Chinese has improved a lot!
Word Family
Memory Tip
进 (forward) + 步 (step). Taking a step forward.
Quick Quiz
人类历史就是一部不断追求___的历史。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 进步
Examples
只要努力，你就会有进步。
everydayAs long as you work hard, you will make progress.
科技的进步彻底改变了我们的生活方式。
formalScientific and technological progress has completely changed our lifestyle.
你的中文进步了不少！
informalYour Chinese has improved a lot!
社会进步体现在对弱势群体的保护上。
academicSocial progress is reflected in the protection of vulnerable groups.
公司在过去一年中取得了显著进步。
businessThe company has made significant progress in the past year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
与时俱进
keep pace with the times
思想进步
progressive thinking
医学进步
medical advancement
Often Confused With
提高 is usually 'to increase/raise' a level or standard, while 进步 is more general 'progress'.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics regarding technology, education, and societal changes.
Common Mistakes
Saying '做进步' instead of the correct collocation '取得进步'.
Memory Tip
进 (forward) + 步 (step). Taking a step forward.
Word Origin
Literally means 'marching steps'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
人类历史就是一部不断追求___的历史。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 进步
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More development words
持续
B1Continuing without interruption; lasting for a long time.
扩展
B1To increase in size, range, or amount. It often describes the growth of a business, the scope of a study, or the size of a vocabulary.
扩大
B1To make something bigger in size, scope, or number. It is used to describe growth in social, economic, or physical contexts.
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