Definition
逐渐 (zhú jiàn) means 'gradually' and describes a slow, subtle change that happens naturally or imperceptibly over time, such as recovering health or improving life. It is more neutral and softer than 逐步 (zhú bù), which implies a deliberate, step-by-step plan, and less literary than 渐渐 (jiàn jiàn), which often suggests an inevitable progression.
adverb
gradually
Examples
- 逐渐。Tā de shēntǐ zhú jiàn huīfù le jiànkāng.His body gradually recovered its health.
- ，逐渐。Suízhe jīngjì fāzhǎn, rénmen de shēnghuó zhú jiàn gǎishàn le.With economic development, people's lives gradually improved.
- 逐渐。Zhège xíguàn shì zài bùzhībùjué zhōng zhú jiàn yǎngchéng de.This habit was gradually formed unconsciously.
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