Writing
逐渐 (zhújiàn) — how to say "gradually" in Chinese
逐渐
Gradually, little by little
adverb
Character composition
逐
to pursue, gradually
渐
gradually
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
逐渐减少
zhújiàn jiǎnshǎo
gradually decrease
逐渐适应
zhújiàn shìyìng
gradually adapt
逐渐增加
zhújiàn zēngjiā
gradually increase
Examples
随着时间的推移，他逐渐适应了在国外的生活和工作。
As time passed, he gradually adapted to life and work abroad.
天气逐渐变冷。
The weather is gradually getting colder.
Frequently asked questions
Gradually meaning in Chinese
"gradually" in Chinese is 逐渐 (zhújiàn).
逐渐 meaning in English
逐渐 (zhújiàn) means "Gradually, little by little".
How is 逐渐 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhújiàn (written as zhujian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "gradually" in Chinese characters?
It is written 逐渐: 逐 has 10 strokes, 渐 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 逐渐?
逐渐 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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