jìn

to enter; to go in; to go forward

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 81st character
Radical ⾡ (162.4)
Strokes 7
Index # 605
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

进 jìn
  1. 1. to enter
  2. 2. to go in
  3. 3. to go forward
  4. 4. to advance
  5. 5. to submit
  6. 6. to put in
  7. 7. to admit
  8. 8. to take in
  9. 9. classifier for sections in a building or residential compound
  10. 10. (math.) base of a number system

Stroke order

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Words containing 进

Word Meaning
to sneak into; to infiltrate
to eat; to take a meal
to advance; forward motion
to enter the venue; to enter the arena
to advance; to march
propulsion unit; thruster; propeller
to start; to set out
to introduce (from outside); to recommend
in an impossible situation
to get into; to squeeze into
to score a goal; goal (sport)
to have a meal
ask for more after a small gain; be greedy
to forge ahead; to stride forward; to step in
to advance; progress
to enter
to purchase; to buy in (goods)
to enhance; to promote; to further
to acquire stock; to replenish stock
import and export
a sense of propriety; to advance or retreat
(fig.) to establish a presence in; to enter and garrison
to add; to mix in; to incorporate
to undertake advanced studies; to take a refresher course
march (musical)