[follow in order and advance step by step;advance gradually in due order;follow in proper sequence and make steady progress] 按一定的顺序、步骤逐渐进步 但知下学而自然上达,此但自言其反己自修,循序渐进耳。--宋·朱熹《四书集注》
循循善诱xúnxún-shànyòu
[be good at giving systematic guidance;lead the students skillfully by orderly method;teach with skill and patience] 善于有步骤地辅导他人学习 循循善诱,服膺儒行。--南朝梁·刘孝标《辨命论》 xún ㄒㄩㄣˊ (1) 遵守,依照沿袭遵~。因~。~环。~规蹈矩。 (2) 古同巡”,巡行。