as time goes by; over a long period
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1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
as time goes by; over a long period; in the long run
Describes the passage of a long duration of time, often implying gradual changes or developments. Used as an adverbial phrase or predicate.
Rì日
jiǔ久
tiān天
cháng长
，
yǎng养
chéng成
huài坏
xí习
guàn惯
jiù就
bù不
hǎo好
le了
。
Over time, developing bad habits won't be good.
Fū夫
qī妻
gǎn感
qíng情
xū需
yào要
mó磨
hé合
，
rì日
jiǔ久
tiān天
cháng长
cái才
néng能
gèng更
jiā加
mò默
qì契
。
Married couples need to adjust to each other; only after a long time can they become more tacit.
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Bù不
yào要
xiǎo小
kàn看
měi每
tiān天
jiān坚
chí持
duàn锻
liàn炼
，
rì日
jiǔ久
tiān天
cháng长
xiào效
guǒ果
jiù就
xiǎn显
xiàn现
chū出
lái来
le了
。
Don't underestimate exercising a little every day; the effects will show in the long run.