递增

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances

The term 递增 (dì zēng) specifically describes a gradual or stepwise increase, often used in formal or written contexts such as business, economics, or statistics. It implies that the increase happens in stages or increments rather than suddenly.

Common Collocations

  • 递增数量 (increasing quantity): used to describe numbers or amounts that grow progressively.
  • 递增压力 (increasing pressure): often used to describe growing stress or burden.
  • 递增趋势 (increasing trend): describes a pattern of gradual growth.

Register and Tone

递增 is formal and typically appears in written language, reports, or academic discussions. It is less common in casual spoken Chinese, where simpler verbs like 增加 (zēngjiā) might be preferred.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 递增 with (dì jiǎn), which means "to decrease gradually." Also, 递增 emphasizes the process of increase in steps or degrees, unlike simply 增加 which can be any increase without the nuance of gradual progression.

Example Sentences

The company's profits have increased gradually over the past few years,

The increasing population has led to greater pressure on urban

To motivate employees, the company established a progressively increasing