越...越(yuè...yuè)
The More...The More
Structure Pattern
Explanation
越...越 (yuè...yuè) expresses a proportional relationship: "the more A, the more B." As one thing increases, the other increases correspondingly. Different from 越来越 which only shows a single trend — 越...越 shows two things changing together.
Key Pattern Variations:
- 越 + Verb/Adj + 越 + Verb/Adj: The more you [do A], the more [B happens].
- The two 越 clauses can have the same or different subjects.
- Often used to describe chain reactions or escalating situations.
Example Sentences
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Yuè chī yuè pàng.
The more you eat, the fatter you get.
Zhè běn shū yuè kàn yuè yǒu yìsi.
The more you read this book, the more interesting it gets.
Tā yuè xiǎng yuè shēngqì.
The more he thinks about it, the angrier he gets.
Yǔ yuè xià yuè dà.
The rain is getting heavier and heavier.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
越多学，越好。
Correct Usage
越学越好。
越 must directly precede the verb or adjective it modifies. Do not insert other words between 越 and the verb.
Related Grammar Points
More and More
yuèláiyuè
越来越 (yuèláiyuè) expresses a continuous increase or change — "more and more." It shows a trend of something gradually intensifying. Can be used with adjectives ("more and more beautiful") or verbs ("like more and more").
Comparison (More Than)
bǐ
比 (bǐ) is used to compare two things. The pattern is "A 比 B + Adjective," meaning "A is more [adj] than B." Note: do NOT use 很 with 比 comparisons. To express "much more," add 多了 or the specific degree after the adjective.
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