先进

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这家工厂采用了先进的技术。▶ —
   This factory has adopted advanced technology.
2. 他被评为先进工作者。▶ —
   He was named an outstanding worker.

Collocations

Mnemonic

先 xiān "first/ahead" + 进 jìn "to advance": advancing ahead of others, i.e. advanced. 进 has the walk radical 辶. 先进技术 = advanced technology. Opposite of 落后 (backward).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 先进?

   • 落后 (backward)
   • 领先 (to lead)
   • 先锋 (vanguard)
   • 尖端 (cutting-edge)