step by step; steadily and surely
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
step by step; steadily and surely; one step at a time
Positive connotation. Emphasizes steady progress, solid foundation, and methodical approach rather than rushing. Often used to describe learning, work, or development processes.
Xué学
xí习
yào要
yī一
bù步
yī一
gè个
jiǎo脚
yìn印
，
bù不
néng能
jí急
yú于
qiú求
chéng成
。
Learning requires a step-by-step approach; you cannot rush for quick results.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
yī一
bù步
yī一
gè个
jiǎo脚
yìn印
，
fēi非
cháng常
tà踏
shi实
。
He always works step by step, very steadily and reliably.
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Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
yī一
bù步
yī一
gè个
jiǎo脚
yìn印
de地
fā发
zhǎn展
zhuàng壮
dà大
。
This company has grown and expanded step by step.
Chéng成
gōng功
méi没
yǒu有
jié捷
jìng径
，
zhǐ只
néng能
yī一
bù步
yī一
gè个
jiǎo脚
yìn印
de地
nǔ努
lì力
。
There are no shortcuts to success; you can only strive step by step.