Definition
趋于 (qū yú) is a formal verb meaning 'to tend toward' a state or change, used in written Chinese for gradual trends (e.g., in economics, politics, or science). It is not a near-synonym of common HSK verbs like 趋向 (qūxiàng) or 倾向 (qīngxiàng), which are not listed as siblings here.
verb
to tend towards (a state or change)to show a trend toward
Easily confused
- 区域qū yùsound-alikearea, region, district
Examples
- 趋于。Liǎng guó guānxì qū yú huǎnhé.The relations between the two countries tend towards détente.
- ，趋于。Suízhe jìshù de jìnbù, shēngchǎn chéngběn qū yú jiàngdī.With technological progress, production costs tend to decrease.
- 趋于。Tāmen de yìjian qū yú yízhì.Their opinions tend to converge.
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