逐渐

逐漸

zhújiàn

adverb HSK 4 #5,115

Meanings

1 gradually
2 progressively

Characters

one by one; progressively

Examples

天气逐渐变暖了。

Tiānqì zhújiàn biàn nuǎn le.

The weather is gradually getting warmer.

他逐渐习惯了新环境。

Tā zhújiàn xíguàn le xīn huánjìng.

He gradually got used to the new environment.

她的病情逐渐好转。

Tā de bìngqíng zhújiàn hǎozhuǎn.

Her condition is gradually improving.

Tips

usage

逐渐 vs 逐步: 逐渐 describes a natural, organic process (天气逐渐变冷). 逐步 implies deliberate, planned stages (逐步实施计划).

Stroke Order

逐 zhú

渐 jiàn