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随着 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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随着
suízhe
along with
HSK 4, p, 22 strokes, rank #3105, Medium
随着
suízhe
in the wake of
HSK 4, p, 22 strokes, rank #3105, Medium
随着
suízhe
following
HSK 4, p, 22 strokes, rank #3105, Medium
suízhe(sui2zhe5)sui zhe T2
1along with
2in the wake of
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March 24, 2026
随着(隨著)suízhe(sui2zhe5)
随着 is a preposition meaning 'along with' or 'in the wake of.' It is commonly used to indicate that one event or action occurs as a result of another, often suggesting a sense of progression or development. You'll often find it in contexts discussing changes, trends, or developments in life or society.
Strokes22Frequency#3105DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 随着 often reflects the collective mindset, where individual actions are seen as part of larger societal trends. This reflects the importance of harmony and progression within the community.
Memory tip
Imagine a river (the character 隨) flowing (with the radical 'water') and carrying leaves (the character 着) along its current. This visual of flowing along with something can help you remember that 随着 means 'following' or 'along with.'
Meanings of 随着
suízhe(sui2zhe5)
1along with
2in the wake of
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About 随着
随着Simplified
隨著Traditional
22Strokes
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介词jiècípreposition (prep.)Part of Speech
#3105Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 随着 with similar words like '随着—随着' (suí zhe—suí zhe) which can suggest a repetitive action. It is used in both formal and informal registers, so you can use it in everyday conversation as well as in written contexts. Remember that the tone can change the meaning, so pay attention to the tones when speaking.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 4, students should focus on using 随着 in sentences that demonstrate cause and effect. It's a great word to connect ideas and show relationships, linking it to other words that express change or transition like '变化' (biànhuà - change) or '发展' (fāzhǎn - development).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 随着 with 伴随 (bàn suí), which also means 'accompanying.' For example, saying '随着这个' (suí zhe zhège) when you mean '伴随这个' (bàn suí zhège) can change the nuance. Make sure to choose the right word based on the context of progression versus accompaniment.
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随着 is a preposition meaning 'along with' or 'in the wake of.' It is commonly used to indicate that one event or action occurs as a result of another, often suggesting a sense of progression or development. You'll often find it in contexts discussing changes, trends, or developments in life or society.
When to use 随着
Be careful not to confuse 随着 with similar words like '随着—随着' (suí zhe—suí zhe) which can suggest a repetitive action. It is used in both formal and informal registers, so you can use it in everyday conversation as well as in written contexts. Remember that the tone can change the meaning, so pay attention to the tones when speaking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 随着 with 伴随 (bàn suí), which also means 'accompanying.' For example, saying '随着这个' (suí zhe zhège) when you mean '伴随这个' (bàn suí zhège) can change the nuance. Make sure to choose the right word based on the context of progression versus accompaniment.
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Grammar patterns of 随着
随着 functions as a preposition (often called a "coverb" in Chinese). It introduces a phrase that comes BEFORE the main verb (我在家吃饭, 给妈妈打电话), unlike English which puts prepositions after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
