逐渐 (zhú jiàn) — gradually
Definition
逐渐 describes a slow, steady change in one thing or situation over time. Unlike 逐步 (step-by-step, planned progress) or 陆续 (one after another, in sequence), 逐渐 has no sense of separate steps — just gradual shift.
adverb
gradually
Examples
- 逐渐。Tā de shēn tǐ zhú jiàn huī fù le jiàn kāng.His body gradually recovered its health.
- ，逐渐。Suí zhe jīng jì fā zhǎn, rén men de shēng huó zhú jiàn gǎi shàn le.With economic development, people's lives gradually improved.
- 逐渐。Zhè ge xí guàn shì zài bù zhī bù jué zhōng zhú jiàn yǎng chéng de.This habit was gradually formed unconsciously.
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