趋于 (qū yú) — to tend towards (a state or change), to show a trend toward
Definition
Formal/written verb meaning 'to tend toward' a developing state or trend — stronger and more literary than the colloquial 越来越, used in news, reports, and academic prose.
verb
to tend towards (a state or change)to show a trend toward
Examples
- 趋于。Liǎng guó guān xì qū yú huǎn hé.The relations between the two countries tend towards détente.
- ，趋于。Suí zhe jì shù de jìn bù, shēng chǎn chéng běn qū yú jiàng dī.With technological progress, production costs tend to decrease.
- 趋于。Tā men de yì jiàn qū yú yí zhì.Their opinions tend to converge.
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