继续 繼續 jì xù v. to continue / to proceed with / to go on with syn 前往 qián wǎng v. to leave for / to proceed towards / to go to syn 绿灯 綠燈 lǜ dēng green light (traffic signal) / (fig.) permission to proceed syn 先行 xiān xíng to start off before the others / to precede / to proceed in advance syn 并行 並行 bìng xíng v. to proceed in parallel / side by side (of two processes, developments, thoughts etc) syn 倒叙 倒敘 dào xù to start a narrative at the end (or midway), then proceed chronologically from the beginning / to flash back / flashback (in a novel, movie etc) 慎入 shèn rù keep away! / proceed with caution! 上轨道 上軌道 shàng guǐ dào to stay on track / to proceed smoothly syn 由表及里 由表及裡 yóu biǎo jí lǐ to proceed from the outside to the inside / to see the essence merely by looking at the superficial appearance 硬干 硬幹 yìng gàn to proceed tenaciously in spite of obstacles 以慎为键 以慎為鍵 yǐ shèn wéi jiàn to take caution as the key (idiom) / to proceed very carefully 合眼摸象 hé yǎn mō xiàng to touch an elephant with closed eyes (idiom) / to proceed blindly 壮起胆子 壯起膽子 zhuàng qǐ dǎn zi to proceed with sth even though scared / to put on a brave face 渐行渐远 漸行漸遠 jiàn xíng jiàn yuǎn gradually proceed, gradually get further apart 尝试错误 嘗試錯誤 cháng shì cuò wù to proceed by trial and error / to learn by making mistakes 登高自卑 dēng gāo zì bēi (idiom) A metaphor for progress that must follow a definite order and proceed step by step. 计将安出 jì jiāng ān chū (idiom) What strategy should be devised? The expression is used to ask how one should proceed. 由浅入深 yóu qiǎn rù shēn (idiom) To proceed from the simple to the more profound. It describes a gradual progression in learning, analysis, or presentation. syn 一依旧式 一依舊式 yī yī jiù shì (idiom) To proceed entirely according to the previous standards or method. 不猧不魀 bù wō bù gà (idiom) Describes being caught between two alternatives with no easy way to proceed. It can also refer to an awkward or embarrassing appearance or situation. 不知所出 bù zhī suǒ chū (idiom) ① Not to know where something comes from. ② Not to know what to do or how to proceed. 乍入芦圩，不知深浅 zhà rù lú wéi，bù zhī shēn qiǎn (idiom) When one has just arrived in a new place, one does not yet know its difficulties or dangers and must therefore proceed cautiously. 事在必行 shì zài bì xíng (idiom) The situation has made action unavoidable. There is no longer any option but to proceed. 兵无血刃 兵無血刃 bīng wú xuè rèn (idiom) Military operations proceed smoothly and victory is achieved without a clash or fierce fighting. 其道无由 其道無由 qí dào wú yóu (idiom) To find no way to proceed / to be unable to accomplish something. 出浅入深 chū qiǎn rù shēn (idiom) To proceed from the superficial to the profound, explaining complex matters progressively and clearly. 利利索索 lì lì suǒ suǒ (idiom) To act or proceed in a straightforward, efficient, and decisive manner. 别无它法 bié wú tā fǎ (idiom) There is no other solution. One has no choice but to proceed in this way. 刿心刳肺 劌心刳肺 guì xīn kū fèi (idiom) To rack one's brains and proceed with deliberate, painstaking effort. 匍匐之救 pú fú zhī jiù (idiom) To move on tiptoe or proceed slowly. 善问者如攻坚木 善問者如攻堅木 shàn wèn zhě rú gōng jiān mù (idiom) In learning, a person who asks questions well should begin with the easier points and proceed gradually to the more difficult ones. 学不躐等 學不躐等 xué bù liè děng (idiom) Learning should proceed from the easy to the difficult, step by step, without skipping levels. 小水长流 小水長流 xiǎo shuǐ cháng liú (idiom) To proceed step by step and persevere over the long term. It can also mean using resources sparingly so that they last. 层层深入 céng céng shēn rù (idiom) To proceed gradually into the interior of something or gradually grasp its core. 平平稳稳 平平穩穩 píng píng wěn wěn (idiom) To proceed steadily and without trouble, or to remain calm and composed. It can describe a person, a situation, or a process of development. syn 形格势制 xíng gé shì zhì (idiom) To be obstructed or constrained by circumstances, making it difficult for a matter to proceed. 时通运泰 shí tōng yùn tài (idiom) To enjoy good fortune and have everything proceed smoothly. 末由也已 mò yóu yě yǐ (idiom) It means that there is no way to proceed and no rule or course of action to follow. 死心落地 sǐ xīn luò dì (idiom) To have made up one’s mind firmly and refuse to change it / to be determined to proceed in that way. 沿泝阻绝 yán sù zǔ jué (idiom) Boats traveling both downstream and upstream are blocked and unable to proceed. 由近及远 由近及遠 yóu jìn jí yuǎn (idiom) To proceed from near to far. Figuratively, it describes an influence spreading gradually or understanding becoming progressively deeper. 畅行无碍 暢行無礙 chàng xíng wú ài (idiom) To move, circulate, or proceed without any obstacle. It often describes something proceeding smoothly. 目语心计 目語心計 mù yǔ xīn jì (idiom) To communicate through glances while calculating inwardly what to do or how to proceed. 知机识窍 知機識竅 zhī jī shí qiào (idiom) To grasp the right moment and know the way to proceed. Describes someone quick-witted and resourceful. 短刀直入 duǎn dāo zhí rù (idiom) To proceed directly and without circumlocution, going straight to the essential point. It describes a frank and brisk way of dealing with an issue. 缓辔而行 緩轡而行 huǎn pèi ér xíng (idiom) To ride slowly, allowing the horse to proceed at its own pace. 茫然不知所措 máng rán bù zhī suǒ cuò (idiom) To be completely at a loss, with no idea what to do or how to proceed. 裹足不进 裹足不進 guǒ zú bù jìn (idiom) To seem unable to move forward, as if one’s feet were bound. Describes someone who hesitates and dares not proceed because of reservations or excessive caution. 逐句逐字 zhú jù zhú zì (idiom) To proceed successively, word by word and sentence by sentence. The expression emphasizes a meticulous and orderly reading or examination. 量枘制凿 liáng ruì zhì záo (idiom) To adapt one’s words and actions to actual circumstances. It emphasizes the need to proceed from concrete reality. 顺水顺风 順水順風 shùn shuǐ shùn fēng (idiom) To be lucky and have things proceed smoothly without obstacles. 顺流而下 順流而下 shùn liú ér xià (idiom) To go downstream along the course of a river. Figuratively, to proceed without encountering obstacles. 