gang3 zeon3 jat1 bou6更進一步更进一步
Jyutpinggang3 zeon3 jat1 bou6
Yalegang jeun yāt bouh
Definition
To go a step further, make further progress, or strive to improve.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or professional settings to express a desire for continuous improvement or to push boundaries. It implies a sense of ambition and a refusal to settle for current results. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday speech, it is frequently heard in business meetings or when discussing personal development goals.
Examples
We need to further improve our service.
How much further do you want to improve?
Related words
Common phrases
further development
further cooperation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean physical movement forward, as it is strictly used for abstract progress or improvement. Do not confuse it with 繼續, which simply means to continue an action without necessarily implying an improvement in quality.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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