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这意味着进步 (This means progress)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase literally translates to 'this means progress'. '这' (zhè) acts as a demonstrative pronoun 'this'. '意味' (yìwèi) is a verb meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify', with '着' (zhe) indicating an ongoing state or result. '进步' (jìnbù) is a noun meaning 'progress' or 'advancement'.

Sample sentences

采用这项新技术，意味着我们工作的效率将大大提高，这意味着进步。

Adopting this new technology means our work efficiency will greatly improve; this means progress.

虽然只是一小步，但对我们团队来说，这意味着进步。

Although it's just a small step, for our team, this means progress.

我们不能满足于现状，持续学习和改进，这意味着进步。

We cannot be content with the status quo; continuous learning and improvement, this means progress.

Quick facts

usage_context:Often used to summarize a situation or outcome, linking it directly to the concept of progress.

structure_breakdown:这 (this) + 意味 (mean/signify) + 着 (aspect particle) + 进步 (progress)

Often used with

这意味着什么？ (What does this mean?)

这意味着成功 (This means success)

这意味着挑战 (This means challenge)

这意味着新的开始 (This means a new beginning)

这意味着巨大的努力 (This means great effort)

Mnemonic

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Example

采用这项新技术，意味着我们工作的效率将大大提高，这意味着进步。

Adopting this new technology means our work efficiency will greatly improve; this means progress.

虽然只是一小步，但对我们团队来说，这意味着进步。

Although it's just a small step, for our team, this means progress.