(zhēn) — (bound form) to reach, to attain (used in formal/literary compounds)

Definition

A formal/literary bound form meaning 'to reach, to attain' — only appears in set compounds like 日臻, 渐臻, 臻于. Stronger and more written than everyday 到.

bound form
(bound form) to reachto attain (used in formal/literary compounds)

Examples

  • Tā de jì shù rì zhēn chéng shú.
    His skills are becoming more mature day by day.
  • Wǒ men xī wàng chǎn pǐn néng zhēn yú wán měi.
    We hope the product can reach perfection.
  • Liǎng guó guān xì jiàn zhēn yǒu hǎo.
    The relations between the two countries are gradually becoming friendlier.

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