chuí
垂垂
gradually; to approach; to droop
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
gradually; little by little; with time
literaryA classical/literary adverb, not commonly used in modern spoken Mandarin. Often used to describe the slow progression of time, age, or state.
Chuí垂
lǎo老
yǐ矣
，
yóu犹
huái怀
zhuàng壮
xīn心
。
Though he is growing old, he still harbors ambitions.
Tiān天
sè色
chuí垂
mù暮
。
Dusk is gradually falling.
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Suí随
zhe着
shí时
jiān间
tuī推
yí移
，
chuí垂
chuí垂
wàng忘
què却
。
With the passage of time, it is gradually forgotten.
Chuí垂
chuí垂
lǎo老
yǐ矣
，
jīng精
lì力
yǐ已
shuāi衰
。
Growing old bit by bit, his energy has faded.