循序渐进

Pronunciación: xún xù jiàn jìn Significado literal: Follow order and advance gradually

Origen y Uso

This idiom appears in 'The Analects of Confucius' and was elaborated upon by Zhu Xi, the great Song Dynasty Neo-Confucian scholar. It emphasizes following (循) a proper sequence (序) while advancing (进) gradually (渐). The phrase reflects the Confucian educational philosophy that learning must proceed systematically, building upon foundations before advancing to complex concepts. It counters the temptation to skip steps or rush progress. Modern usage extends to any field requiring methodical advancement, from education to career development to skill acquisition.

Ejemplos

Inglés: "Learning a language requires a step-by-step approach."

Chino: 学习语言需要循序渐进的方法。