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Expressing gradual change with 逐渐 (zhújiàn)
Aspect & Tense
Sequence & Order
Structure
逐渐 + Verb
Explanation
逐渐 (zhújiàn) is an adverb meaning "gradually" or "progressively." It indicates that a change or process happens slowly over time rather than all at once. It is placed before the verb, as in 逐渐消失 (gradually disappear).
Examples
天气逐渐变暖了，春天快到了。
Tiānqì zhújiàn biàn nuǎn le, chūntiān kuài dào le.
The weather is gradually getting warmer; spring is almost here.
他的中文水平逐渐提高了。
Tā de Zhōngwén shuǐpíng zhújiàn tígāo le.
His Chinese proficiency has gradually improved.
太阳逐渐从地平线上升起来。
Tàiyáng zhújiàn cóng dìpíngxiàn shàng shēng qǐlái.
The sun gradually rose from the horizon.