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Expressing 'step by step' with 逐步 (zhúbù)
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逐步 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
The adverb 逐步 (zhúbù) means "step by step," "gradually," or "progressively," describing an action that unfolds in stages rather than all at once. It emphasizes a deliberate, incremental process. For example, 逐步将利率降至2% means "gradually lower the interest rate to 2%."
Examples
公司正在逐步推进数字化改革。
Gōngsī zhèngzài zhúbù tuījìn shùzìhuà gǎigé.
The company is gradually advancing digital reform.
政府计划逐步取消这项补贴。
Zhèngfǔ jìhuà zhúbù qǔxiāo zhè xiàng bǔtiē.
The government plans to gradually phase out this subsidy.
他的身体正在逐步恢复。
Tā de shēntǐ zhèngzài zhúbù huīfù.
His health is gradually recovering.