B1 adverb Neutral

逐步

[ʈʂǔ pû]

Moving forward step by step or gradually. It implies a systematic or controlled progression over time.

Examples

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1

你的汉语水平正在逐步提高。

Your Chinese level is improving step by step.

2

公司计划逐步扩大生产规模。

The company plans to gradually expand production scale.

3

别着急,问题会逐步解决的。

Don't worry, the problems will be solved gradually.

Word Family

Adverb
逐步
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Memory Tip

逐 (zhú) means 'one by one' and 步 (bù) means 'step'. One by one, step by step.

Quick Quiz

随着经济的发展,人民的生活水平在___提高。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 逐步

Examples

1

你的汉语水平正在逐步提高。

everyday

Your Chinese level is improving step by step.

2

公司计划逐步扩大生产规模。

business

The company plans to gradually expand production scale.

3

别着急,问题会逐步解决的。

informal

Don't worry, the problems will be solved gradually.

4

新政策将逐步在全国范围内实施。

formal

The new policy will be implemented gradually across the country.

5

实验结果逐步证实了我们的假设。

academic

The experimental results gradually confirmed our hypothesis.

Word Family

Adverb
逐步

Common Collocations

逐步提高 to improve step by step
逐步完善 to gradually perfect
逐步实施 to implement gradually
逐步淘汰 to phase out
逐步减少 to decrease gradually

Common Phrases

逐步推进

to push forward step by step

逐步向好

gradually getting better

分步骤逐步进行

proceed step-by-step in stages

Often Confused With

逐步 vs 逐渐

逐渐 is more general and natural, while 逐步 emphasizes 'steps' (步) and is more common in formal planning.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when discussing a planned or logical progression of events.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it as an adjective, but it must function as an adverb modifying a verb.

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Memory Tip

逐 (zhú) means 'one by one' and 步 (bù) means 'step'. One by one, step by step.

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Word Origin

From 'following' and 'steps'.

Grammar Patterns

逐步 + Verb

Quick Quiz

随着经济的发展,人民的生活水平在___提高。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 逐步

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