先进 (xiānjìn)

先进 describes something that is advanced, modern, or ahead of others in terms of technology, methods, or achievement.

Meanings

[adjective] advanced, cutting-edge, or ahead of the current standard

Example Sentences

这家工厂使用了最先进的生产技术。 Zhè jiā gōngchǎng shǐyòng le zuì xiānjìn de shēngchǎn jìshù. This factory uses the most advanced production technology.

我们应该学习先进的管理经验。 Wǒmen yīnggāi xuéxí xiānjìn de guǎnlǐ jīngyàn. We should learn from advanced management experience.

先进的医疗设备帮助医生更好地诊断疾病。 Xiānjìn de yīliáo shèbèi bāngzhù yīshēng gèng hǎo de zhěnduàn jíbìng. Advanced medical equipment helps doctors diagnose diseases better.

这所学校的教育理念非常先进。 Zhè suǒ xuéxiào de jiàoyù lǐniàn fēicháng xiānjìn. This school's educational philosophy is very advanced.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
先进技术	advanced technology
先进经验	advanced experience
最先进	most advanced
先进理念	advanced concept

Usage Notes

先进 carries a positive connotation and implies being at the forefront of development. In Chinese institutional contexts, 先进 is also used to commend outstanding individuals or units (e.g., 先进工作者, outstanding worker). It is used to describe both technology and people or ideas.

Memory Hook

先 means "first or ahead" and 进 means "to advance," so 先进 is to advance ahead of others, being at the leading edge.