进程 (jìnchéng)

进程 means "progress," "process," or "course" and refers to the forward movement or development of an ongoing situation, often at a larger or more formal scale.

Meanings

[noun] progress; course; development; process (often large-scale)

Example Sentences

历史的进程不可阻挡。 Lìshǐ de jìnchéng bùkě zǔdǎng. The course of history cannot be stopped.

改革的进程比预期的要慢。 Gǎigé de jìnchéng bǐ yùqī de yào màn. The progress of reform is slower than expected.

科技的进程加速了社会变化。 Kējì de jìnchéng jiāsù le shèhuì biànhuà. The progress of technology has accelerated social change.

工程的进程受到了天气的影响。 Gōngchéng de jìnchéng shòudào le tiānqì de yǐngxiǎng. The progress of the project was affected by the weather.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
历史进程	historical course
加快进程	to speed up progress
发展进程	development process
影响进程	to affect progress

Usage Notes

进程 is similar to 过程 (guòchéng) but has a more dynamic, forward-moving sense. While 过程 focuses on the steps or stages of a process, 进程 emphasizes the forward momentum or rate of advancement. It is more commonly used for large-scale historical, social, or technological developments rather than personal activities.

Memory Hook

进 (jìn) means "to advance or move forward" and 程 (chéng) means "a journey or course": 进程 is the "advancing course" of something moving forward.