逐年

zhú nián

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. year after year
2. with each passing year
3. over the years

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 逐渐 zhú jiàn 逐渐 zhú jiàn gradually 逐年 means 'year by year', 逐渐 means 'gradually' in general.: gradually

Synonyms

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• 每年 měi nián 每年 měi nián every year Both mean 'every year', but 逐年 emphasizes a gradual change over years.: every year

Usage notes

Collocations

Typically modifies verbs that describe change or progression, such as 增加, 减少, 提高.

Formality

Common in formal and written contexts, such as reports or news articles.

Example Sentences

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这个城市的人口 逐年 增加。

The population of this city increases year by year.

服务业在国内生产总值中的占比 逐年 上升。

The proportion of the service industry in GDP has been increasing year by year.

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Child Words of 逐年

• 年 年 nián: year
• 逐 逐 zhú: (bound form) to pursue