day by day; gradually
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
day by day; gradually; increasingly
Used to describe gradual changes or developments over time. Often collocates with verbs or adjectives indicating change, such as 好转, 成熟, 增多, or 减少.
Tā他
de的
bìng病
qíng情
rì日
jiàn渐
hǎo好
zhuǎn转
。
His condition is gradually improving.
Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
rì日
jiàn渐
fán繁
róng荣
，
xī吸
yǐn引
le了
dà大
liàng量
yóu游
kè客
。
This city is becoming increasingly prosperous, attracting large numbers of tourists.
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Suí随
zhe着
jīng经
yàn验
jī积
lěi累
，
tā她
rì日
jiàn渐
chéng成
shú熟
。
With accumulated experience, she is gradually maturing.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
chuán传
tǒng统
shǒu手
yì艺
rì日
jiàn渐
shì式
wēi微
，
xū需
yào要
bǎo保
hù护
。
This traditional craft is gradually declining and needs protection.