Meaning
This compound means to divide something into distinct stages or phases, or to do something gradually in steps. It emphasizes a systematic, organized approach where a process or plan is broken down into manageable parts that occur sequentially.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts like project management, policy implementation, and planning. Can function as an adverb modifying verbs (分阶段实施 'implement in stages') or as a verb itself. Often appears in business, government, and educational settings to describe phased approaches to complex tasks.
Examples
- 01这个项目太复杂了，我们决定分阶段实施。, .This project is too complex, so we've decided to implement it in stages.
- 02改革需要分阶段进行，不能操之过急。, .The reforms need to be carried out in phases; we can't be too hasty.
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Common collocations
- 分阶段实施to implement in stages
- 分阶段推进to advance step by step
- 分阶段完成to complete in stages
- 分阶段进行to carry out in phases
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 分 (divide) with 阶段 (stage/phase), a compound itself meaning 'stage' or 'phase'. The term literally means 'dividing stages' and reflects modern Chinese terminology for systematic planning and project management.