gradually; day by day; progressively
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1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
gradually; day by day; with each passing day
formalIndicates a slow, progressive change over time. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe states, conditions, or relationships that evolve slowly.
Tā他
de的
zhōng中
wén文
shuǐ水
píng平
rì日
jiàn渐
tí提
gāo高
。
His Chinese proficiency is improving day by day.
Suí随
zhe着
nián年
suì岁
zēng增
zhǎng长
，
tā他
de的
jì记
yì忆
lì力
rì日
jiàn渐
shuāi衰
tuì退
。
As he ages, his memory is gradually declining.
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Liǎng两
guó国
de的
jīng经
mào贸
guān关
xì系
rì日
jiàn渐
mì密
qiè切
。
The economic and trade relations between the two countries are becoming increasingly close.
Yóu由
yú于
guǎn管
lǐ理
bù不
shàn善
，
gōng公
sī司
de的
yè业
wù务
rì日
jiàn渐
wěi萎
suō缩
。
Due to poor management, the company's business is shrinking day by day.