🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

持续改进

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chíxù gǎijìn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kaizen/ˈkaɪ.zɛn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"公司实施了持续改进的原则。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices, personal efficiency, etc.

    "The company adopted kaizen principles to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction."
  2. 2

    A strategy that focuses on continuous incremental improvements in processes, products, or services.

    "Implementing kaizen can lead to significant long-term benefits for the organization."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'kaizen' originates from the Japanese words 'kai' (改), meaning 'change', and 'zen' (善), meaning 'good'. It gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of manufacturing and business practices, emphasizing continuous improvement and efficiency.

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