slowly; gradually; gently
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
slowly; gently; gradually
literaryA literary and somewhat formal adverb used to describe a slow, unhurried, or gentle action. Often used in written language.
Liè列
chē车
xú徐
xú徐
kāi开
dòng动
。
The train started moving slowly.
Wēi微
fēng风
xú徐
xú徐
chuī吹
lái来
，
sòng送
lái来
zhèn阵
zhèn阵
huā花
xiāng香
。
A gentle breeze blew, carrying waves of floral fragrance.
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Yè夜
mù幕
xú徐
xú徐
jiàng降
lín临
，
zhěng整
gè个
chéng城
shì市
liàng亮
qǐ起
le了
dēng灯
guāng光
。
Nightfall descended gradually, and lights lit up across the city.
Tā他
tuī推
kāi开
mén门
，
xú徐
xú徐
zǒu走
le了
jìn进
lái来
。
He pushed the door open and walked in slowly.
Dà大
huì会
zài在
guó国
gē歌
shēng声
zhōng中
xú徐
xú徐
kāi开
mù幕
。
The conference opened ceremoniously amidst the national anthem.