逐渐 zhújiàn gradually
How to remember 逐渐: 逐 to pursue + 渐 gradually = gradually.
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How it is used
- Gradually, little by little - 天逐渐黑了 (tiān zhújiàn hēi le) it gradually got dark; 逐渐适应 (zhújiàn shìyìng) gradually adapt.
- An adverb for slow natural change over time. Vs 逐步 (discrete deliberate stages), 逐渐 is continuous and often unplanned. Similar to 渐渐 (jiànjiàn), slightly more written.
Example sentences
- 在她的帮助下，我的法语逐渐进步了。 Zài tā de bāngzhù xià, wǒ de fǎyǔ zhújiàn jìnbù le.With her help, my French improved little by little.