HSK 3
越来越 + A + (了)
yuèláiyuè + A + ( le)
more and more A
Structure
Subject + 越来越 + Adjective/Psychological Verb + (了)
How it works
This structure is used to express that a certain quality or state is changing over time, equivalent to 'more and more' in English. It is typically followed by an adjective or a psychological verb (like 'like' or 'hope'). The '了' at the end often signifies a change in situation or state.
Examples
天气越来越冷了。
Tiānqì yuè lái yuè lěng le.
The weather is getting colder and colder.
汉语水平考试越来越难了。
Hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì yuè lái yuè nán le.
The HSK exams are becoming more and more difficult.
我越来越喜欢中国菜了。
Wǒ yuè lái yuè xǐhuān Zhōngguócài le.
I like Chinese food more and more.
Common mistakes
Do not add degree adverbs like '很' (hěn) or '非常' (fēicháng) between '越来越' and the adjective; '越来越' already carries the intensity.
Tip
Think of '越来越' as a single adverbial unit that cannot be split, and remember that it usually describes a progression that has already started.
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