jin2 zeon3演進演进

Jyutpingjin2 zeon3

Yaleyín jeun

動詞Rare

Definition

To evolve or progress gradually in a positive, orderly direction.

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How it's used

Focuses on a process of gradual improvement or refinement, often implying a deliberate or structured progression rather than the random biological changes associated with 演化. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe the development of technology, culture, or systems. Unlike 演變, which can be neutral or even negative, 演進 carries a positive connotation of moving toward a more advanced or sophisticated state.

Examples

le1呢tou3套hai6系tung2統ging1經gwo3過do1多nin4年jin2演zeon3進，gung1功nang4能hou2好jyun4完sin6善。

This system has evolved over many years and its features are very complete.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢zung3種se5社wui2會zai3制dou6度dim2點joeng2樣jin2演zeon3進lok6落heoi3去？

How do you think this social system will continue to evolve?

Common phrases

ci4持zuk6續jin2演zeon3進

continuous evolution

gei6技seot6術jin2演zeon3進

technological evolution

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple changes or random shifts in situation, as those are better served by 演變. It is not typically used for biological evolution, where 演化 is the standard term.