逐年 (zhú nián) — year after year; with each passing year; steadily over the years
Definition
逐年 means change happens year by year, focusing on each successive year (often a trend). Unlike 逐步 (step by step, any progression) or 常年 (lasting all year / for many years), 逐年 tracks year-on-year change.
adverb
year after yearwith each passing yearsteadily over the years
Examples
- 逐年。Gōng sī de lì rùn zhú nián zēng jiā.The company's profits increase year after year.
- 逐年，。Kōng qì zhì liàng zhú nián gǎi shàn, jū mín gèng jiā jiàn kāng.Air quality improves with each passing year, making residents healthier.
- 逐年。Zhè ge chéng shì de rén kǒu zhú nián jiǎn shǎo.The population of this city decreases steadily over the years.
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