循序渐进

Phát âm: xún xù jiàn jìn Nghĩa đen: Follow order and advance gradually

Nguồn gốc & Cách sử dụng

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.

Ví dụ

Tiếng Anh: "Learning a language requires a step-by-step approach."

Tiếng Trung: 学习语言需要循序渐进的方法。