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HSK 6
withdaytogetherzēngincrease
To increase steadily; to grow with each passing day.

Literal meaning

with (与) — day (日) — together (俱) — increase (增)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing gradual and consistent growth.

Examples

duìHàndexìngzēng
His interest in Chinese is growing day by day.
Gōngdeyǐngxiǎngzēng
The company's influence is increasing steadily.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe the growth of something positive.

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