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    Expressing 'trend' with 趋势 (qūshì)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 趋势

    Explanation

    The noun 趋势 (qūshì) means "trend" or "tendency" and refers to the general direction in which something is developing or changing. It is commonly used in economic, social, and scientific contexts. For example, 长期趋势 means "long-term trend."

    Examples

    • 网上购物已经成为一种不可逆转的趋势。

      Wǎngshàng gòuwù yǐjīng chéngwéi yī zhǒng bùkě nìzhuǎn de qūshì.

      Online shopping has become an irreversible trend.

    • 数据显示，出生率呈下降趋势。

      Shùjù xiǎnshì, chūshēng lǜ chéng xiàjiàng qūshì.

      Data shows that the birth rate is on a downward trend.

    • 你觉得未来几年的就业趋势会怎样？

      Nǐ juéde wèilái jǐ nián de jiùyè qūshì huì zěnyàng?

      What do you think the employment trend will be like in the next few years?

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