Meanings of 越来越
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越来越 (yuè lái yuè) vs 更加 (gèng jiā) — use 越来越 for gradual changes over time, while 更加 emphasizes a comparative degree without the notion of progression.
Be careful with the structure; '越来越' must be followed by an adjective or adverb. Learners often mistakenly use it without this structure, such as saying '越来越' alone. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Although it is not an HSK word by itself, it is often used with HSK level adjectives. Focus on combining '越来越' with adjectives you learn at your current level to express increasing qualities, such as '越来越难' (yuè lái yuè nán) meaning 'increasingly difficult.'
A common mistake is to use '越来越' without an adjective following it, such as saying '越来越' alone, which is incorrect. Ensure you say phrases like '越来越好' instead.
Pronunciation of 越来越
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How to say more and more in Chinese
“more and more” in Chinese is越来越
越来越 (yuè lái yuè) means 'more and more' and is used to indicate an increasing degree of a quality or state. It often precedes adjectives or adverbs to express a progressive change over time, such as '越来越好' (yuè lái yuè hǎo) meaning 'better and better.'
When to use 越来越
Be careful with the structure; '越来越' must be followed by an adjective or adverb. Learners often mistakenly use it without this structure, such as saying '越来越' alone. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
越来越 or something close to it
越来越 (yuè lái yuè) vs 更加 (gèng jiā) — use 越来越 for gradual changes over time, while 更加 emphasizes a comparative degree without the notion of progression.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use '越来越' without an adjective following it, such as saying '越来越' alone, which is incorrect. Ensure you say phrases like '越来越好' instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 越来越
Yes, but make sure it's an appropriate adjective that reflects a change in degree.
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