Meaning
进入 means to enter or go into a place, state, or condition. It's a formal verb commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. The word combines 进 (to advance, go forward) and 入 (to enter), creating a compound that emphasizes the action of moving from outside to inside something.
Usage
进入 is more formal than 进 alone and is frequently used in written contexts, news reports, and official speech. It can refer to physical entry into a location or abstract entry into a state, phase, or field. Common in contexts like entering a room, entering a new era, or entering an industry.
Examples
- 01请安静地进入教室。.Please enter the classroom quietly.
- 02中国已经进入了一个新的发展阶段。.China has already entered a new stage of development.
Characters
Common collocations
- 进入状态to get into the right state/mood
- 进入市场to enter the market
- 进入新阶段to enter a new phase
- 进入房间to enter a room
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'to enter' or 'to go in,' making this a compound that reinforces the concept of entry. This type of synonym compound is common in Chinese for creating more formal vocabulary.