Chinese
zhújiàn
Meaning: gradually
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

天氣逐漸變暖了。
天气逐渐变暖了。
The weather has gradually become warm.
這個偏遠的城鎮正逐漸失去它的人口。
This remote town is gradually losing its population.
秦在戰國後期逐漸強大,最後統一六國。
The Qin state gradually grew stronger late in the Warring States period and finally unified the six states.
機器人正在逐漸取代繁重的體力勞動。
Robots are gradually replacing heavy physical labor.
隨着年齡增長,人的記憶力會逐漸衰退。
As age increases, human memory will gradually decline.

Usage Notes

Indicates a slow change over time.

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