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

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Example sentences

閱讀可以增長知識
阅读可以增长知识
Reading can increase knowledge.
根據最新統計數據,這座城市的人口正在增長。
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。
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。
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。
The per capita income here is increasing year by year.

Usage Notes

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

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