Chinese
zēngzhǎng
Meaning: to increase; to grow
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

增長
增
長
增长
增
长

Example sentences

Reading can increase knowledge.
根據最新統計數據,這座城市的人口正在增長。
根据最新统计数据,这座城市的人口正在增长。
According to the latest statistical data, the city's population is increasing.
隨著年齡的增長,他的思想變得越來越成熟。
随著年龄的增长,他的思想变得越来越成熟。
As he gets older, his thinking becomes more and more mature.
高新技術產業的發展,帶動了整個地區的經濟增長。
高新技术产业的发展,带动了整个地区的经济增长。
The development of high-tech industries has driven the economic growth of the entire region.
這裡的人均收入逐年增長。
这里的人均收入逐年增长。
The per capita income here is increasing year by year.
政府的這項新舉措旨在刺激經濟增長。
政府的这项新举措旨在刺激经济增长。
This new measure by the government aims to stimulate economic growth.
這家公司第一季度的利潤大幅增長。
这家公司第一季度的利润大幅增长。
The company's profits increased significantly in the first quarter.
該地區的工業產值增長迅速。
该地区的工业产值增长迅速。
The industrial output value of this region grew rapidly.
今年公司的營業額大幅增長。
今年公司的营业额大幅增长。
This year, the company's turnover increased significantly.
隨著科技進步,這家公司的利潤逐年增長。
随著科技进步,这家公司的利润逐年增长。
With technological progress, this company's profits increase year by year.

Usage Notes

Often used with abstract things like knowledge, wisdom, or economy.

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