Decoded Slug: 逐渐 (zhújiàn) - Gradually
Mandarin Grammar Point
逐渐 (zhújiàn) - Gradually
逐渐 (zhújiàn) - Gradually
Short explanation:
Used to describe an action or event that happens slowly over a period of time.
Formation:
Subject + 逐渐 + Verb + Rest of the sentence
Examples:
他的中文语言技能逐渐提高。
Tā de Zhōngwén yǔyán jìnéng zhújiàn tígāo.
His Chinese language skills are gradually improving.
天色逐渐变暗。
Tiānsè zhújiàn biàn'àn.
The sky is gradually getting darker.
随着时间的推移，他逐渐习惯了新的生活方式。
Suízhe shíjiān de tuīyí, tā zhújiàn xíguàn le xīn de shēnghuó fāngshì.
As time went on, he gradually got used to the new lifestyle.
她逐渐意识到自己对这个问题的看法是错误的。
Tā zhújiàn yìshí dào zìjǐ duì zhège wèntí de kànfǎ shì cuòwù de.
She gradually realized that her views on the issue were wrong.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese term '逐渐 (zhújiàn)' is used to describe an action, event or process that happens slowly and steadily, progressing over a period of time. It is equivalent to the concept of 'gradually' or 'little by little' in English. It is often used when referring to changes and developments that are not sudden, but instead, unfold progressively.
