Writing
逐步 (zhúbù) — how to say "step by step" in Chinese
逐步
Step by step, gradually
adverb
Character composition
逐
to pursue, gradually
步
step
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
逐步实现
zhúbù shíxiàn
gradually realize
逐步提高
zhúbù tígāo
gradually improve
逐步完善
zhúbù wánshàn
gradually perfect
Examples
公司的业务正在逐步扩大，已经进入了国际市场。
The company's business is gradually expanding and has entered the international market.
逐步提高。
Improve step by step.
Frequently asked questions
Step by step in Chinese language
"step by step" in Chinese is 逐步 (zhúbù).
What does 逐步 mean in English?
逐步 (zhúbù) means "Step by step, gradually".
How is 逐步 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhúbù (written as zhubu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "step by step" in Chinese characters?
It is written 逐步: 逐 has 10 strokes, 步 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 逐步?
逐步 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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