逐年

• Pinyin: zhú nián
• Hanzi breakdown: 逐 = 辶 + 豕 (chase, one by one); 年 = 禾 + 干 (year)

Meaning

Year by year; annually; progressively over the years. Describes something changing or accumulating with each passing year.

An adverb indicating gradual change or progression measured by years. Common in economic reports, statistics, and trend analysis. Emphasizes continuous, measurable change over time.

Examples

1. 公司利润逐年增长。 The company’s profits have increased year by year.
2. 环境污染问题逐年加剧。 Environmental pollution has worsened year by year.
3. 老龄化人口逐年增加。 The aging population is increasing year by year.

Usage Guide

Context: business, statistics, news

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 该地区的旅游收入逐年攀升。(Tourism revenue in this region has been climbing year by year.)
• 出生率逐年下降已成为社会关注的焦点。(The year-by-year decline in birth rate has become a social concern.)

Don't Say

• 我逐年长大 — use 渐渐 or 慢慢 for personal growth descriptions

Origin & History

逐 (one by one, gradually) + 年 (year)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal