进行

• Pinyin: jìn xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 进 (jìn) — to advance; 行 (xíng) — to go, to carry out

Meaning

To carry out; to conduct; to proceed with. Used to describe an activity or process that is underway.

A formal verb used to express that an activity is being conducted or is in progress. Often used with abstract nouns: 进行讨论 (hold a discussion), 进行研究 (conduct research), 进行比赛 (hold a competition). More formal than directly using the verb alone.

Examples

1. 会议正在进行中。 The meeting is currently in progress.
2. 他们在进行一个新的研究。 They are conducting a new research project.
3. 比赛将在下周进行。 The competition will take place next week.

Usage Guide

Context: work, meetings, announcements

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 考试正在进行。(The exam is in progress.)
• 我们需要进行一次讨论。(We need to hold a discussion.)

Don't Say

• 不要说'进行吃饭'或'进行睡觉' (Don't use 进行 with everyday actions like eating or sleeping — it is used with formal activities like meetings, research, or competitions)

Origin & History

Compound of 进 (to advance) and 行 (to go, to carry out). Together they emphasize the act of carrying something forward actively.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal