Discussion of 逐渐/逐漸

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逐渐 emphasizes on the process, describing the way that the change occurs steadily, step by step, in a more measurable and quantifiable way. 渐渐 does not have this emphasis.

lisaC

逐步 and 逐渐 are both adverbs. What's their difference?
逐步 is step by step, stage by stage, like climbing up stairs; 逐渐 is more continuous, like going up a slope.

lisaC

What other words can be used in place of 逐渐 (zhújiàn)?

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Both 渐渐 and 逐渐 mean "gradually," but they have slight differences in usage:

渐渐 (jiànjiàn) – More commonly used in spoken language and often appears before verbs.

逐渐 (zhújiàn) – More formal, often used in written language and can be followed by adjectives or verbs.

lisaC

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