No. 425 in Chinese
初步
Preliminary.
In a sentence
我们已经完成了初步的研究。
We have completed the preliminary research.
In this context, "初步" means elementary or initial, indicating the early stage of the research.
他的计划尚处于初步阶段。
His plan is still at the initial stage.
Here, "初步" describes the state as being in a beginning phase or not fully developed.
这些数据是用于初步评估的。
These data are used for preliminary evaluation.
In this example, "初步" conveys something that is introductory or preparatory, usually as the basis for further detailed work.
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