verb HSK 5
Traditional 邁向
to stride toward · to march toward · to move toward
Meaning
迈向 means to step or stride purposefully toward a goal, direction, or new stage. It conveys forward movement with determination and is often used in formal or aspirational contexts about progress, development, or achieving objectives.
Usage
This verb appears frequently in formal writing, speeches, news reports, and motivational contexts. It emphasizes purposeful advancement rather than casual movement. Common in phrases about national development, career progress, or personal growth journeys.
Examples
- 01我们的国家正在迈向现代化。.Our country is striding toward modernization.
- 02他充满信心地迈向人生的新阶段。.He confidently strides toward a new stage in his life.
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Common collocations
- 迈向成功to stride toward success
- 迈向未来to march toward the future
- 迈向新时代to move toward a new era
- 迈向国际化to move toward internationalization
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Origin
迈 originally depicted a person taking a large step forward. Combined with 向 (toward), the compound emphasizes directional, purposeful movement.