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越来越
yuèláiyuè
Description
"越来越"用来说一件事情随着时间不断变化。
"越来越" is used to describe something that changes continuously over time.
它后面常常放一个形容词，比如"越来越冷"、"越来越好"。
It is often followed by an adjective, such as "越来越冷" (getting colder) or "越来越好" (getting better).
Meanings
越来越yuèláiyuè
more and more; increasingly (over time)
天气越来越冷了。
The weather is getting colder.
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Notes
- Etymology
越 means 'the more', repeated with 来 (come) to show change over time.
- Nuance
usually followed by an adjective or verb, and often ends with 了 to mark change.
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