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    Expressing 'to grow' or 'to increase' with 增长 (zēngzhǎng)

    Comparison
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Subject + 增长

    Explanation

    The verb 增长 (zēngzhǎng) means "to grow" or "to increase," typically referring to numerical or measurable growth such as in population, economy, or usage. It can also function as a noun meaning "growth." It is common in news, business, and data analysis contexts.

    Examples

    • 今年公司的销售额增长了百分之十五。

      Jīnnián gōngsī de xiāoshòu é zēngzhǎngle bǎifēn zhī shíwǔ.

      The company's sales revenue grew by fifteen percent this year.

    • 这个城市的人口近年来增长很快。

      Zhège chéngshì de rénkǒu jìnnián lái zēngzhǎng hěn kuài.

      The population of this city has been growing rapidly in recent years.

    • 随着经济增长,人们的生活水平也提高了。

      Suízhe jīngjì zēngzhǎng, rénmen de shēnghuó shuǐpíng yě tígāole.

      As the economy grows, people's living standards have also improved.

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