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越
yuè
Description
“越”常常用来表示程度慢慢变大，比如“越来越”这个说法。
"越" is often used to indicate a gradually increasing degree, such as in the phrase "越来越".
它也有“跨过”的意思，还是中国一个古代地方的名字。
It also means "to cross over" and is the name of an ancient place in China.
Meanings
越来越yuè lái yuè
more and more; increasingly
天气越来越冷了。
The weather is getting colder.
越yuè
to cross over; to go beyond
他越过了那条河。
He crossed that river.
越yuè
Yue (ancient state; short for Vietnam)
越南在中国的南边。
Vietnam is south of China.
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Notes
- Nuance
越……越…… pairs two clauses, meaning "the more X, the more Y".
- Etymology
originally meant to step over or exceed a boundary.
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