HSK 5
逐渐
zhújiàn
gradually
Structure
Subject + 逐渐 + Verb / Adjective
How it works
逐渐 (zhújiàn) is an adverb indicating a slow, step-by-step change over time. It is used to describe a process of gradual evolution or transition, often suggesting a natural or steady progression.
Examples
随着经济的发展，人们的生活水平逐渐提高。
Suízhe jīngjì de fāzhǎn, rénmen de shēnghuó shuǐpíng zhújiàn tígāo.
With the development of the economy, people's living standards are gradually improving.
春天来了，天气逐渐变暖了。
Chūntiān lái le, tiānqì zhújiàn biàn nuǎn le.
Spring has come, and the weather is gradually becoming warmer.
我逐渐习惯了这里的饮食和气候。
Wǒ zhújiàn xíguàn le zhèlǐ de yǐnshí hé qìhòu.
I gradually got used to the diet and climate here.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse '逐渐' with '渐渐'. While both mean gradually, '逐渐' is more formal and often used for processes that involve sequential steps or broader social/natural changes.
Tip
Because '逐渐' implies a process, it is almost always followed by a verb that denotes change (like 提高, 增加, 改变) or an adjective with '变' (become).
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