Meaning

    gradually

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► zhú jiàn
    Tone numbers: zhu2 jian4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 逐漸
    Simplified: 逐渐

    First Character: 逐 (zhú) – to pursue; to chase; individually; one by one
    Second Character: 漸 (jiàn) – gradual; gradually

Examples of Zhú Jiàn

    ► Zhè chǎng bùxìng de bēijù zhújiàn de bèi rén dàn wàng.
    這場不幸的悲劇逐漸的被人淡忘｡
    这场不幸的悲剧逐渐的被人淡忘｡
    This unfortunate tragedy has gradually been forgotten.

    ► Táifēng qiángdù zhújiàn jiǎnruò.
    颱風強度逐漸減弱｡
    台风强度逐渐减弱｡
    The strength of the typhoon is gradually subsiding.