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The word "先进" is formed by combining the character "先", meaning "first" or "ahead", with the character "进", meaning "advance" or "progress". The conjunction creates a compound where "先" modifies "进" to literally express "advancing first" or "ahead in progress", which directly yields the modern sense of "advanced" or "progressive".

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这家工厂有先进设备。

Zhè jiā gōngchǎng yǒu xiānjìn shèbèi.

This factory has advanced equipment.

他们采用了先进的生产方法。

Tāmen cǎiyòngle xiānjìn de shēngchǎn fāngfǎ.

They adopted advanced production methods.

为了保持竞争力，公司必须引进先进技术。

Wèile bǎochí jìngzhēnglì, gōngsī bìxū yǐnjìn xiānjìn jìshù.

To maintain competitiveness, the company must introduce advanced technology.

虽然成本较高，但先进设备能显著提高效率。

Suīrán chéngběn jiào gāo, dàn xiānjìn shèbèi néng xiǎnzhù tígāo xiàolǜ.

Although the cost is high, advanced equipment can significantly improve efficiency.

在科技领域，先进理念往往推动社会进步。

Zài kējì lǐngyù, xiānjìn lǐniàn wǎngwǎng tuīdòng shèhuì jìnbù.

In the field of technology, advanced concepts often drive social progress.

Word Definition - 先进

xiān jìn sophisticated; advanced (technology etc); meritorious; exemplary (deeds etc)

Individual Character Details

先 xiān
进 jìn