HSK 6
愈……愈……
yù…… yù……
the more… the more…
Structure
愈 + Verb/Adjective 1 + 愈 + Verb/Adjective 2
How it works
The structure '愈……愈……' is a formal synonym for '越……越……', used to express that the intensity of a second action or state changes in proportion to the first. It is commonly found in written Chinese or formal speeches to describe progressive developments or evolving conditions.
Examples
随着比赛进入尾声，场上的气氛愈发紧张。
Suízhe bǐsài jìnrù wěishēng, chǎngshàng de qìfēn yùfā jǐnzhāng.
As the game entered its final stages, the atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense.
环境愈是艰苦，他愈能磨炼出坚强的意志。
Huánjìng yù shì jiānkǔ, tā yù néng móliàn chū jiānqiáng de yìzhì.
The more difficult the environment is, the more he can temper a strong will.
这种名贵的酒在酒窖里存放得愈久，香气愈是浓郁。
Zhè zhǒng míngguì de jiǔ zài jiǔjiào lǐ cúnfàng de yù jiǔ, xiāngqì yù shì nóngyù.
The longer this precious wine is stored in the cellar, the richer its aroma becomes.
Common mistakes
Students often use '愈' in casual daily conversations where '越' would be more natural; '愈' is reserved for formal contexts or literature.
Tip
When '愈' is used with a single adjective (not the double 愈...愈... structure), it is often paired with '发' to form '愈发' (yùfā), which means 'all the more' or 'increasingly'.
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