渐渐
jiàn jiàn
Gradually
渐渐 (jiàn jiàn) — gradually
Subject + 渐渐 (jiànjiàn) + Verb/Adj.
HSK 53.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what渐渐Action
Rule structure
渐渐 (jiànjiàn) is placed before a verb or adjective and shows that a change happens slowly, step by step. It usually describes natural, emotional, or social processes. It does not give a precise time and does not mean suddenness.
Rule structure
渐渐 (jiànjiàn) is placed before a verb or adjective and shows that a change happens slowly, step by step. It usually describes natural, emotional, or social processes. It does not give a precise time and does not mean suddenness.
Examples
天渐渐黑了，我们回家吧。
Tiān jiànjiàn hēi le, wǒmen huí jiā ba.
It gradually got dark, let's go home.
Examples
天渐渐黑了，我们回家吧。
Tiān jiànjiàn hēi le, wǒmen huí jiā ba.
It gradually got dark, let's go home.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “gradually” in Chinese with 渐渐?
Use the structure: Subject + 渐渐 (jiànjiàn) + Verb/Adj.. For example: 天渐渐黑了，我们回家吧。 — “It gradually got dark, let's go home”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
天渐渐黑了，我们回家吧。 — “It gradually got dark, let's go home”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 5.
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