后进 Traditional form: 後進 Pinyin (reading): hòujìn Definitions: less advanced underdeveloped lagging behind the younger generation the less experienced ones Characters: 后 - after; behind, rear; descendants 进 - to advance, to make progress; to come in, to enter Traditional characters: 後 - after; behind, rear; descendants 進 - to advance, to make progress; to come in, to enter