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How to say “more and more” in Chinese with 越来越

越来越 (yuè lái yuè) + Adj.

Expressing "more and more" with "越来越 (yuèláiyuè)"

HSK 3Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

越来越 (yuèláiyuè) + Adjective means "more and more [Adjective]" and indicates a continuous change over time.

Examples

天气越来越热了。

Tiānqì yuèláiyuè rè le.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "more and more" with "越来越 (yuèláiyuè)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 越来越 (yuè lái yuè) + Adj.. For example: 天气越来越热了。 — “The weather is getting hotter and hotter.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

天气越来越热了。 — “The weather is getting hotter and hotter.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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