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HSK 3Expressing Degree

越来越(yuèláiyuè)

More and More

Structure Pattern

Subject+越来越+Adjective / Verb

Explanation

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").

Example Sentences

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1
天气越来越冷了。

Tiānqì yuèláiyuè lěng le.

The weather is getting colder and colder.

2
他的中文越来越好。

Tā de Zhōngwén yuèláiyuè hǎo.

His Chinese is getting better and better.

3
我越来越喜欢这个城市。

Wǒ yuèláiyuè xǐhuān zhège chéngshì.

I like this city more and more.

4
学中文越来越有意思。

Xué Zhōngwén yuèláiyuè yǒu yìsi.

Learning Chinese is getting more and more interesting.

Common Mistakes

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Common Mistake

他高越来越了。

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Correct Usage

他越来越高了。

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The phrase "越来越" must always precede the adjective or verb it modifies. It cannot be placed after the adjective or verb.

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Related Grammar Points

比HSK 2

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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