逐渐

• 拼音: zhú jiàn
• 汉字拆解: 逐 = 辶(walk) + 豕 (pig), to follow; 渐 = 氵(water) + 斩 (cut), water seeping through bit by bit

含义

Gradually; little by little; progressively. Describes a smooth, continuous change over time.

Emphasises a slow, steady, and continuous change rather than abrupt shifts. Often modifies verbs of change: 逐渐增加 (gradually increase), 逐渐习惯 (gradually get used to), 逐渐消失 (gradually disappear). Used across all registers of speech and writing.

例句

1. 天气逐渐变暖，街上的行人也多了起来。
2. 他搬到新城市后，逐渐习惯了当地的生活节奏。
3. 随着时间的推移，两人之间的隔阂逐渐消失了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, writing, science

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他的伤口正在逐渐愈合，情况比以前好多了。(His wound is gradually healing — things are much better than before.)
• 人们对健康饮食的意识逐渐增强。(People's awareness of healthy eating is gradually increasing.)

错误说法

• 把'逐渐'用于描述突然或迅速发生的变化 (Don't use 逐渐 to describe sudden or rapid changes — it specifically implies a slow, steady process; use 突然 or 迅速 for quick changes)

起源与历史

From 逐 (to follow/pursue) and 渐 (gradual, 氵water + 斩 to cut — water seeping through little by little), together meaning 'to follow along, seeping forward gradually'.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal