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How to Say “It's going according to plan” in Chinese

按计划进行
àn jìhuà jìnxíng
It's going according to plan · trad. 按計劃進行
Two colleagues review a project model, looking satisfied with progress, illustrating “it's going according to plan” in Chinese: 按计划进行 (àn jìhuà jìnxíng)

按计划进行 (àn jìhuà jìnxíng) means "it's going according to plan" or "to proceed according to plan." Speakers use it to confirm that things are progressing as expected or desired, often in a business or project context.

What does 按计划进行 (àn jìhuà jìnxíng) mean?

按计划进行 (àn jìhuà jìnxíng) means “it's going according to plan” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “according to plan proceed.”

When to use it

Neutral and professional. It's a common and reassuring update in work settings. When things are not going to plan, you might say "不按计划进行" (bù àn jìhuà jìnxíng).

How to pronounce it

Sounds like "ahn jee-HWAH jin-SHING." The tones are falling, falling-rising, falling, rising.

Other ways to say it

  • 一切顺利yīqiè shùnlìeverything is going smoothly
  • 进展顺利jìnzhǎn shùnlìprogress is smooth
  • 如期进行rúqī jìnxíngproceeding as scheduled

Examples

项目按计划进行,请放心。
xiàngmù àn jìhuà jìnxíng, qǐng fàngxīn.
The project is going according to plan, please rest assured.
我们正在按计划进行,预计下周完成。
wǒmen zhèngzài àn jìhuà jìnxíng, yùjì xiàzhōu wánchéng.
We are proceeding according to plan and expect to finish next week.
会议进展顺利,一切都在掌控之中。
huìyì jìnzhǎn shùnlì, yīqiè dōu zài zhǎngkòng zhīzhōng.
The meeting is progressing smoothly, everything is under control.
Pro tip: The character 按 (àn) is a versatile preposition meaning "according to" or "based on," and is key to expressing adherence to a plan or standard.

Related phrases

时间来得及吗? · Do we have enough time进度怎么样? · How is the progress有点延误 · It's a bit delayed
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