At the A1 level, the word 递增 (dìzēng) is quite advanced. You don't need to use it yet, but you can understand it as a special way to say 'more and more.' Imagine you are counting: 1, 2, 3, 4... This is a 'progressive increase.' Each number is bigger than the last one in a simple way. Usually, at this level, you would just say 多 (duō) or 增加 (zēngjiā). For example, 'I have more books' is 我有更多的书. But if you see 递增, just think of a staircase going up. It's a formal word for 'growing step by step.' You might see it in simple charts or math problems. Don't worry about using it in daily conversation; focus on '增加' first!
At the A2 level, you are starting to learn how to describe trends. 递增 (dìzēng) is a word used in books or the news to describe something that grows in a regular way. Think of it like a pattern. If your teacher gives you more homework every day—Monday 1 page, Tuesday 2 pages, Wednesday 3 pages—that is 递增. It's 'increasing step by step.' You can recognize the character 增 which means 'to add.' The character 递 is like 'delivering' or 'passing on.' So, it's like passing on an increase to the next stage. It sounds much more 'official' than just saying 变多 (biàn duō). You might see it in sentences about money or numbers in a classroom setting.
By B1, you should be able to recognize 递增 (dìzēng) in reading materials like simple news articles or business reports. This word is a verb, but it describes a process. It is very common in the phrase 逐年递增 (zhúnián dìzēng), which means 'increasing year by year.' For example, if a city's population is growing steadily, a news reporter would use this word. It's important to differentiate it from 增加. While 增加 is a general action of adding, 递增 describes the trend. You should start trying to use this word when you talk about your studies or a hobby where you improve step-by-step. It makes your Chinese sound more organized and professional.
At the B2 level, 递增 (dìzēng) is an essential vocabulary item for academic and professional communication. You should understand that it implies a sequence or a mathematical progression. It is frequently used in formal writing to describe data trends, economic indicators, or scientific observations. You should be comfortable using the structure 呈...递增趋势 (chéng... dìzēng qūshì) to describe a trend. For instance, in a business presentation, you might say, 'Our user base is showing a progressive increasing trend.' This word is also the antonym of 递减 (dìjiǎn). You should notice that 递增 is rarely used for physical growth (like a person's height) but is perfect for abstract values like pressure, cost, or frequency. Mastering this word helps you transition from 'everyday Chinese' to 'professional Chinese.'
At the C1 level, you should be able to use 递增 (dìzēng) with precision in complex arguments. You understand its nuances in various fields: in mathematics, it describes the properties of a function; in law, it describes the escalation of penalties or fees; in sociology, it describes the mounting pressure of social phenomena. You should be able to use it as an attributive, such as in 递增率 (growth rate) or 递增成本 (incremental cost). At this level, you should also be aware of its collocations with words like 倍数 (multiples) or 指数 (index). You can use it to create sophisticated cause-and-effect sentences, explaining how one variable's progressive increase leads to another's change. Your usage should reflect an understanding that 递增 implies a systemic or structural growth rather than a random one.
For C2 learners, 递增 (dìzēng) is a tool for high-level discourse and stylistic variation. You can use it to discuss complex economic theories like 'diminishing marginal utility' (where you might contrast it with something that is NOT 递增) or algorithmic complexity in computer science. You should be able to distinguish between 线性递增 (linear increase), 指数递增 (exponential increase), and 阶梯式递增 (stepped increase). In literature or high-level journalism, you might use it metaphorically to describe the 'mounting' tension in a narrative or the 'escalating' demands of a geopolitical situation. Your command of the word allows you to use it in its noun-like forms in technical compounds without hesitation. You also understand its historical and etymological roots, recognizing the 'successive' nature of the 递 character in classical contexts.
递增 en 30 segundos
- 递增 (dìzēng) means a progressive, step-by-step increase, often used in formal, academic, or financial contexts to describe steady and patterned growth trends.
- The word is composed of '递' (successive/pass on) and '增' (increase), literally meaning an increase that occurs in a sequence or chain.
- Commonly paired with time adverbs like '逐年' (year by year), it is the direct antonym of '递减' (progressive decrease) and differs from general '增加'.
- It is most frequently found in reports discussing population, profits, difficulty levels, or scientific variables where growth follows a logical or mathematical progression.
The Chinese verb 递增 (dìzēng) is a sophisticated term primarily used to describe a progressive, step-by-step, or cumulative increase. Unlike the general word for 'increase' (增加 - zēngjiā), 递增 carries a specific nuance of regularity and sequence. It implies that as one factor moves forward (like time, steps, or units), the associated value rises in a predictable or structured manner. This word is a staple in academic, financial, and formal reporting contexts where trends and patterns are more important than isolated events.
- Etymological Breakdown
- The first character, 递 (dì), means to pass, to hand over, or to move in succession (as seen in 快递 - kuàidì, express delivery). The second character, 增 (zēng), means to add or increase. Together, they literally describe an 'increase that is handed over' from one stage to the next, creating a chain of growth.
- Mathematical and Scientific Context
- In mathematics, 递增 is used to describe an 'increasing function' or an 'arithmetic progression.' If you are looking at a graph where the line moves steadily upward from left to right, you are witnessing a 递增趋势 (dìzēng qūshì) or an increasing trend. It is the opposite of 递减 (dìjiǎn), which refers to a progressive decrease.
随着城市化进程的加快，该地区的电力需求逐年递增。
In business, you will hear this word when discussing salaries (工资递增 - gōngzī dìzēng), population growth, or compound interest. It suggests a healthy, or at least consistent, upward trajectory. For example, if a company's profits aren't just high, but are growing by a certain percentage every quarter, a financial analyst would describe this as 利润呈递增态势 (profits showing a progressive increasing trend).
该项政策的效果将会在未来几年内呈等差数列递增。
To use 递增 correctly, ensure that the subject is something that can be measured numerically or systematically. You wouldn't usually use it for physical height (like a child growing) because that is a biological process perceived as continuous rather than 'stepped' or 'progressive' in a data-oriented way. Instead, use it for abstract quantities like pressure, frequency, volume, or statistical data.
- Register and Tone
- Formal. You will find it in textbooks, news reports (新闻报道), government white papers, and economic forecasts. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless the speaker is being intentionally precise or humorous about a mounting problem (e.g., 'My stress is progressively increasing!').
由于人口老龄化，医疗支出正在以惊人的速度递增。
Mastering 递增 (dìzēng) requires understanding its grammatical flexibility as a verb, though it often functions like an adverbial phrase or part of a noun-phrase construction in English translation. It typically follows a subject that represents a quantity, value, or intensity. Because it implies a process, it is frequently paired with time-related adverbs like 逐年 (year by year), 逐月 (month by month), or 持续 (continuously).
- Pattern 1: Subject + 递增
- This is the most straightforward usage. The subject is usually a noun representing a data point.
Example: 压力递增 (Pressure increases progressively). - Pattern 2: 呈...递增趋势 (Showing a ... increasing trend)
- This is a very common formal structure. 呈 (chéng) means 'to present' or 'to show.'
Example: 销售额呈逐月递增趋势。(Sales figures show a month-by-month progressive increasing trend.)
这种化学反应的速率随温度的升高而递增。
One key grammatical point is that 递增 is often used as an attributive to describe a rate or a way of increase. For instance, 递增率 (dìzēng lǜ) means 'growth rate' or 'rate of progressive increase.' In these cases, it functions almost like an adjective modifying the noun.
公司规定，员工的工龄工资将按年限递增。
In scientific writing, 递增 is used to describe functions. A 'strictly increasing function' is called a 严格递增函数 (yángé dìzēng hánshù). This level of precision is why the word is so valued in the HSK 5/6 and CEFR B2+ levels. It allows the speaker to move beyond simple descriptions of 'more' and into the realm of 'how' the 'more' is occurring.
- Common Subjects
- 1. 利润 (Profit)
2. 难度 (Difficulty)
3. 费用 (Expenses)
4. 频率 (Frequency)
5. 需求 (Demand)
随着关卡的推进，游戏的难度会呈阶梯式递增。
If you are watching the evening news on CCTV or reading a financial report in the Economic Daily, you will encounter 递增 (dìzēng) frequently. It is the language of the 'expert' and the 'reporter.' Here are three primary domains where this word is most prevalent:
- 1. Financial News and Stock Markets
- Analysts use 递增 to describe sustainable growth. If a stock's value or a company's revenue is described as 稳步递增 (wěnbù dìzēng - steadily increasing progressively), it signals a positive and stable investment environment. You will hear phrases like '投资回报率逐年递增' (Return on investment is increasing year by year).
- 2. Academic Lectures and Scientific Journals
- In a physics or chemistry lab, or a sociology lecture, 递增 is used to describe correlations. '随着样本量的递增，误差范围会相应缩小' (As the sample size increases progressively, the margin of error will narrow accordingly). It provides a formal logical framework for describing how one variable affects another.
根据最新的统计数据，该市的常住人口数量呈持续递增状态。
You might also hear it in the workplace, specifically during performance reviews or strategy meetings. A manager might say, '我们希望下半年的业务量能够实现递增' (We hope the volume of business in the second half of the year can achieve a progressive increase). Here, it sounds more professional and ambitious than just saying 'more business.'
政府承诺，教育经费的投入将随着财政收入的增长而同步递增。
Finally, in the context of personal development or fitness, you might see this in training apps or self-help books. A 'progressive overload' in weightlifting might be described as 负荷递增 (fùhè dìzēng). In this context, it conveys the idea of building strength by adding a little more weight each time, emphasizing the 'step-by-step' nature of the word.
- 3. Legal and Contractual Language
- In rental agreements, you might see a clause about 租金递增 (zūjīn dìzēng), meaning the rent will go up by a certain amount or percentage every year. This is a very precise legal use that ensures both parties understand the growth schedule.
While 递增 (dìzēng) is a useful word, it is often overused or misused by learners who treat it as a perfect synonym for 增加 (zēngjiā). Understanding the boundaries of its usage is key to sounding natural.
- Mistake 1: Using it for non-measurable or non-progressive things
- You cannot use 递增 for a simple one-time addition. If you add sugar to your coffee, you are 增加糖, not 递增糖. 递增 requires a sequence.
Incorrect: 我在咖啡里递增了糖。
Correct: 我在咖啡里加了点糖。 - Mistake 2: Confusing it with 增长 (zēngzhǎng)
- 增长 usually refers to the growth of a total amount or percentage (like GDP growth). 递增 focuses on the pattern of that growth being step-by-step. While they often appear together, 递增 is more technical.
错误用法：他的身高递增得很快。
正确用法：他的身高增长得很快。
Another common error is using 递增 when the increase is sudden or irregular. If the stock market spikes 20% in one day, that is a 暴涨 (bàozhǎng) or 剧增 (jùzēng), not a 递增. 递增 implies a certain level of predictability or a gradual climb.
错误用法：公司递增了员工的福利。
正确用法：公司增加了员工的福利。
Finally, watch out for redundancy. Since 递增 already contains the meaning of 'increase,' phrases like 向上递增 (increasing upward) are redundant. Just 递增 is sufficient. Similarly, avoid pairing it with words that imply a decrease, unless you are contrasting the two.
- Summary of Misuse
- 1. Casual contexts (don't use it for small talk about food or height).
2. Sudden spikes (use 剧增 instead).
3. Using as a transitive verb with a direct object (usually).
4. Redundant modifiers.
To truly master 递增 (dìzēng), you must see how it fits into the wider family of Chinese words for 'growth' and 'increase.' Each has a specific 'flavor' and register.
- 增加 (zēngjiā) vs. 递增 (dìzēng)
- 增加 is the most general term. It can be used for anything: adding water, increasing speed, or getting more followers. 递增 is specifically for progressive, patterned increases in data or intensity.
- 增长 (zēngzhǎng) vs. 递增 (dìzēng)
- 增长 focus on the expansion of scale or amount (e.g., economy, population). 递增 focuses on the mathematical progression or the step-by-step nature of that growth.
Comparison Chart:
1. 增加: General (Add 1 apple).
2. 增长: Scale/Quantity (GDP growth).
3. 递增: Patterned/Progressive (1, 2, 3, 4...).
4. 剧增: Sudden/Sharp (1 to 100 instantly).
Other alternatives include:
- 攀升 (pānshēng): Literally 'to climb and rise.' Used for stock prices or temperatures reaching new heights. It implies a bit of effort or a steady climb.
- 飙升 (biāoshēng): 'To soar.' Used for prices or numbers that are shooting up very quickly, like a rocket.
- 累积 (lěijī): 'To accumulate.' While it also implies an increase, the focus is on the total amount piling up over time, rather than the rate of increase.
随着社交媒体的影响力递增，传统的广告模式正在发生改变。
In summary, choose 递增 when you can visualize a staircase. Each step is an increase, and the steps are regular. If the 'increase' is just a big pile getting bigger without a clear sequence, stick to 增加 or 增长.
- Antonyms to Remember
- 1. 递减 (dìjiǎn): Progressive decrease (The direct opposite).
2. 骤降 (zhòujiàng): Sudden drop.
3. 停滞 (tíngzhì): Stagnation (no increase or decrease).
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The character '递' is the same one used in '快递' (Express delivery). Think of '递增' as 'delivering' an increase to each new step of a process!
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing '递' (dì) as 'tì'.
- Confusing the second tone of '增' (zēng) with the first or fourth tone.
- Mumbling the 'ng' ending in 'zēng'.
Nivel de dificultad
Common in formal texts but requires understanding of specific characters.
The character '递' can be tricky to write correctly.
Easy to pronounce but requires formal context to sound natural.
Distinctive sound, often found in news and lectures.
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Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
The use of '呈' (chéng) to describe trends.
利润呈递增趋势。
Adverbial placement of '逐年' (zhúnián).
人数逐年递增。
The '随...而...' structure for correlation.
难度随等级而递增。
Resultative complements with '到'.
数量递增到了一万。
Using '按' (àn) to specify the rate/rule.
按5%的比例递增。
Ejemplos por nivel
数字在递增。
The numbers are increasing step by step.
Simple Subject + Verb.
人数逐年递增。
The number of people increases year by year.
Time adverb + Verb.
我的压力在递增。
My stress is increasing (progressively).
Abstract noun as subject.
难度在递增。
The difficulty is increasing.
Describes a process.
学费在递增。
Tuition fees are increasing progressively.
Formal context.
产量在递增。
The output is increasing progressively.
Business context.
速度在递增。
The speed is increasing progressively.
Physical quantity.
需求在递增。
Demand is increasing progressively.
Economic context.
会员人数正在稳步递增。
The number of members is increasing steadily and progressively.
Adverb '稳步' (steadily) + Verb.
每年的降雨量都在递增。
The annual rainfall is increasing progressively.
Subject-verb agreement with data.
这个城市的交通压力在递增。
The traffic pressure in this city is increasing progressively.
Abstract concept '压力'.
我们的合作机会在递增。
Our opportunities for cooperation are increasing progressively.
Formal '合作机会'.
电子产品的种类在递增。
The types of electronic products are increasing progressively.
Plural subject.
垃圾的数量正在递增。
The amount of trash is increasing progressively.
Environmental context.
这里的游客逐月递增。
The tourists here are increasing month by month.
Time adverb '逐月'.
他的影响力在递增。
His influence is increasing progressively.
Abstract '影响力'.
该地区的森林覆盖率呈递增趋势。
The forest coverage in this area shows an increasing trend.
Structure: 呈...趋势 (shows a ... trend).
随着科技的发展，这种需求会不断递增。
With the development of technology, this demand will continuously increase.
Conjunction '随着' (along with).
公司的利润已经连续三年递增了。
The company's profits have increased progressively for three consecutive years.
Duration '连续三年'.
由于竞争激烈，广告成本在递增。
Due to fierce competition, advertising costs are increasing progressively.
Causal '由于' (due to).
这种病的患病率在世界范围内递增。
The prevalence of this disease is increasing progressively worldwide.
Medical/Statistical context.
政府对科研的投入正在逐年递增。
The government's investment in scientific research is increasing year by year.
Formal '科研投入'.
网购的订单量在节日期间显著递增。
The volume of online shopping orders increases significantly during the holiday period.
Adverb '显著' (significantly).
这种材料的强度随厚度的增加而递增。
The strength of this material increases progressively with the increase in thickness.
Correlation '随...而'.
工资将根据员工的绩效评分实行递增制。
Salaries will implement a progressive increase system based on employees' performance ratings.
Noun-like use in '递增制'.
环境污染的治理难度正呈几何倍数递增。
The difficulty of treating environmental pollution is increasing progressively at a geometric rate.
Adverbial '呈几何倍数'.
该项政策旨在实现国民收入的稳步递增。
This policy aims to achieve a steady progressive increase in national income.
Verb '实现' + Object '递增'.
人口老龄化导致医疗费用支出持续递增。
The aging population leads to a continuous progressive increase in medical expenses.
Causal '导致' (leads to).
用户对隐私保护的关注度在不断递增。
Users' concern for privacy protection is continuously increasing.
Abstract '关注度'.
随着海拔的升高，空气稀薄程度呈递增状态。
As the altitude rises, the thinness of the air shows a progressive increasing state.
Structure '呈...状态'.
这种理财产品的收益率会随时间递增。
The yield of this financial product will increase progressively over time.
Financial terminology.
该项目的复杂性随参与人数的增加而递增。
The complexity of the project increases progressively with the increase in the number of participants.
Formal '复杂性'.
算法的运行时间随输入规模的增大而呈线性递增。
The running time of the algorithm increases linearly with the size of the input.
Technical '线性递增'.
在这一阶段，边际成本开始呈递增趋势。
At this stage, marginal costs begin to show an increasing trend.
Economic term '边际成本'.
这种社会矛盾的尖锐程度在某些地区呈递增态势。
The sharpness of this social contradiction is showing an increasing trend in certain areas.
Sophisticated '尖锐程度' and '态势'.
由于资源枯竭，开采成本呈现出明显的递增规律。
Due to resource exhaustion, mining costs show a clear pattern of progressive increase.
Noun '递增规律' (pattern of increase).
信息传递的延迟会随着节点数量的增加而递增。
The delay in information transmission increases progressively as the number of nodes increases.
Network engineering context.
该学说认为，生物多样性的价值会随生态系统的稳定性而递增。
The theory holds that the value of biodiversity increases progressively with the stability of the ecosystem.
Academic '该学说认为'.
在极端气候条件下，自然灾害的发生频率正在全球递增。
Under extreme climate conditions, the frequency of natural disasters is increasing progressively globally.
Global context.
这种抗药性在细菌群体中呈逐代递增的特征。
This drug resistance shows a characteristic of progressive increase across generations in bacterial populations.
Biological '逐代递增'.
财政赤字的规模若不加控制，将陷入恶性递增的怪圈。
If the scale of the fiscal deficit is not controlled, it will fall into a vicious circle of progressive increase.
Metaphorical '怪圈' (vicious circle).
该函数在定义域内是严格递增的，因此存在反函数。
The function is strictly increasing within its domain; therefore, an inverse function exists.
Mathematical '严格递增'.
权力结构中的层级压迫往往具有某种递增的传导效应。
Hierarchical oppression in power structures often has a certain progressive increasing conduction effect.
Sociological/Philosophical discourse.
随着地缘政治紧张局势的升温，军费开支在各国间呈竞相递增之势。
As geopolitical tensions heat up, military spending is showing a trend of competitive progressive increase among nations.
Geopolitical '竞相递增'.
这种文化影响力的递增并非偶然，而是长期战略经营的结果。
The progressive increase of this cultural influence is not accidental but the result of long-term strategic management.
Noun phrase '影响力递增'.
在热力学中，孤立系统的熵总是倾向于递增。
In thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always tends to increase progressively.
Scientific '熵' (entropy).
法律责任的递增旨在通过提高违规成本来震慑潜在的违法者。
The progressive increase of legal liability aims to deter potential lawbreakers by raising the cost of non-compliance.
Legal '法律责任的递增'.
在数字化浪潮中，数据处理能力的递增速度早已超越了摩尔定律。
In the digital wave, the progressive increase in data processing power has long since surpassed Moore's Law.
Technological '递增速度'.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— A progressive increase in salary over time.
公司有完善的工资递增制度。
— Progressive population growth.
该地区面临人口递增带来的压力。
— Difficulty that gets harder step-by-step.
这个关卡的难度递增很快。
— Costs that rise progressively.
随着项目扩大，费用也在递增。
— Output increasing progressively.
工厂实现了产量的稳步递增。
— A growing demand over a sequence of time.
市场对环保产品的需求递增。
— Mounting pressure.
期末考试临近，心理压力递增。
— Frequency increasing progressively.
脉搏的频率在递增。
— Speed getting faster systematically.
赛车的速度在赛道上递增。
— Scale expanding progressively.
该企业的经营规模逐年递增。
Se confunde a menudo con
增加 is general; 递增 is progressive and patterned.
增长 focuses on the overall growth of scale; 递增 focuses on the step-by-step process.
剧增 is a sudden, sharp spike; 递增 is a systematic, often gradual increase.
Modismos y expresiones
— To increase day by day and month by month.
他的学问日增月益。
Literary— Becoming more prosperous every day.
公司的业务蒸蒸日上。
Common— To grow with each passing day.
由于误会，两人的矛盾与日俱增。
Formal— Things improve as their surroundings improve.
随着物价上涨，生活成本也水涨船高。
Common— At the peak of one's power or influence.
他的事业正值如日中天。
Literary— Occurring again and again.
新产品层见叠出。
Literary— To rise step by step (usually promotions).
祝你步步高升！
Informal/Greeting— To weed out the old and bring forth the new.
我们要不断推陈出新。
Formal— To gain a great reputation suddenly.
他最近名声大噪。
Neutral— To make further progress from an already high level.
希望你百尺竿头，更进一步。
LiteraryFácil de confundir
Both mean 'increase' or 'growth'.
增长 is for the total amount (GDP growth), whereas 递增 is for the mathematical progression (1, 2, 3...).
经济增长 vs. 难度递增
They share the character 增.
增加 is a general verb for adding more of anything; 递增 is a formal term for a trend.
加糖 (增加) vs. 成本逐年递增
Both describe upward movement.
攀升 implies reaching a high level through effort or a steady climb; 递增 is more about the data pattern itself.
股价攀升 vs. 频率递增
Both involve getting bigger.
扩充 is for expanding capacity or scope (like a team or a room); 递增 is for numerical values.
扩充团队 vs. 费用递增
Both involve things adding up.
累积 focuses on the total accumulated pile; 递增 focuses on the rate of increase at each step.
经验累积 vs. 压力递增
Patrones de oraciones
Subject + 正在递增
人数正在递增。
Subject + 逐年递增
产量逐年递增。
Subject + 呈递增趋势
需求呈递增趋势。
A 随 B 的增加而递增
压力随工作量的增加而递增。
Subject + 呈...倍数递增
数据呈指数倍数递增。
实现...的稳步递增
我们要实现利润的稳步递增。
递增的...效应
这种政策具有递增的边际效应。
严格递增函数
这是一个严格递增函数。
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Common in media and reports; uncommon in casual street slang.
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我在咖啡里递增了糖。
→
我在咖啡里加了点糖。
递增 is for progressive trends, not for one-time physical additions.
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他的身高递增得很快。
→
他的身高增长得很快。
Height is continuous biological growth; use 增长 or 长高 instead.
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股价向上递增了。
→
股价递增了。
Redundancy: 递增 already implies an upward direction.
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公司递增了我们的奖金。
→
公司增加了我们的奖金。
递增 is usually intransitive or used to describe a trend, not a simple action of giving more.
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昨天的雨量递增得很大。
→
昨天的雨量剧增了。
If the increase was sudden (yesterday), use 剧增. 递增 implies a step-by-step process.
Consejos
Trend Structure
Always remember the '呈...趋势' structure. It is the gold standard for describing trends in Chinese writing.
Paired Antonyms
Learn 递增 and 递减 together. They are used in the same contexts and follow the same grammatical rules.
Be Formal
Save '递增' for your professional emails, essays, and presentations. It might sound too stiff if you use it while ordering food.
Mathematical Precision
Use this word when discussing sequences or functions to show a high level of technical Chinese proficiency.
Visual Aid
Whenever you see a line graph going up, think the word '递增'. This visual association helps reinforce the meaning.
Avoid Redundancy
Don't say '向上递增' (increasing upward). The '增' already means up. Just '递增' is perfect.
Pacing
When saying '逐年递增', pause slightly after '逐年' to emphasize the time-based progression.
HSK Prep
This word often appears in the 'Reading' section of HSK 5/6. Look for data-related keywords nearby.
Steady Growth
Pair it with '稳步' (steadily) to describe healthy, sustainable growth: '稳步递增'.
Not for Height
Remember: people '长高' (grow tall), data '递增' (increases progressively).
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine a delivery man (递) carrying a box that gets bigger (增) at every house he visits. That is '递增'!
Asociación visual
A staircase where each step is higher than the last, or a bar chart where each bar is taller than the one before it.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to find a chart in a news article today and describe it using '呈递增趋势' in a sentence.
Origen de la palabra
The word comes from Classical Chinese roots. '递' (dì) originally meant to replace or to pass in succession, while '增' (zēng) has always meant to add or increase. Combined, they describe a sequence of additions.
Significado original: Successive addition or growth passed from one stage to the next.
Sino-TibetanContexto cultural
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, technical term.
English speakers often use 'progressive' or 'incremental' to translate this, but '递增' is used more broadly in Chinese formal speech than these English counterparts.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Economics
- GDP递增
- 利润递增
- 通货膨胀递增
- 收入递增
Mathematics
- 递增函数
- 递增数列
- 严格递增
- 单调递增
Gaming
- 难度递增
- 经验值递增
- 伤害递增
- 层级递增
Environment
- 气温递增
- 污染递增
- 降雨量递增
- 海平面递增
Social Science
- 人口递增
- 压力递增
- 犯罪率递增
- 关注度递增
Inicios de conversación
"你觉得现在的城市压力是不是在逐年递增？"
"在你的公司，工资是按什么标准递增的？"
"你玩的那个游戏，难度递增得快吗？"
"你认为人工智能的影响力是否在呈指数级递增？"
"为什么有些地区的物价会持续递增？"
Temas para diario
写一写你过去一年中进步最快的一个技能，描述它是如何递增的。
分析一下你所在城市的交通问题，是否呈现递增趋势？
如果你是一家公司的老板，你会如何设计员工福利的递增制度？
讨论一下社交媒体对青少年的影响，这种影响是在递增还是递减？
描述一个科学实验的过程，其中一个变量随另一个变量递增。
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's better to use '长高' or '增长'. '递增' is usually for data, trends, and abstract quantities like profit or pressure.
No, it's used in math (functions), science (reaction rates), and gaming (difficulty), but it is very common in financial reports.
'逐年递增' sounds more formal and emphasizes the progressive pattern. '每年增加' is more casual and just states the fact.
Yes, in compounds like '递增率' (growth rate) or '利润的递增' (the progressive increase of profit).
The direct opposite is '递减' (dìjiǎn), which means to decrease progressively.
Yes, it typically appears in HSK 5 or 6 materials because of its formal nature.
No, '剧增' (jùzēng) is better for sudden spikes. '递增' implies a more regular or step-by-step process.
You say '线性递增' (xiànxìng dìzēng).
Usually, it's intransitive (Subject + 递增). To use it transitively, you often say '实现...递增' (achieve the increase of...).
It means 'to present/show a progressive increasing trend.' It's a very common phrase in news and reports.
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Write a sentence using '利润' and '递增'.
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Write a sentence using '呈递增趋势'.
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Write a sentence about how difficulty increases with levels.
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Write a sentence about tuition fees increasing.
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Write a sentence about traffic pressure.
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Write a sentence using '稳步递增'.
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Write a sentence about environmental pollution.
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Write a sentence about salary increase.
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Write a sentence about data volume.
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Write a sentence about research investment.
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Write a sentence about market demand.
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Write a sentence using '递增率'.
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Write a sentence about stress.
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Write a sentence about complexity.
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Write a sentence about bacterial resistance.
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Write a sentence about membership growth.
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Write a sentence about health expenses.
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Write a sentence about algorithmic time.
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Write a sentence about tourist numbers.
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Write a sentence about policy effects.
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Describe a chart where numbers go up every year using '递增'.
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Tell your boss that profits are showing an upward trend.
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Explain that game difficulty gets harder as you go.
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Say that your stress is mounting.
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Report that costs are increasing month by month.
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Discuss the increasing demand for green energy.
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Say that the population is growing steadily.
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Explain a salary system that increases with years.
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Describe an exponential data growth.
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Say that member numbers are increasing significantly.
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Discuss traffic pressure trends.
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Explain how risks increase with project scale.
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Say that tuition is going up year by year.
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Report that production output is increasing.
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Discuss the increasing frequency of natural disasters.
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Explain that difficulty is stepped.
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Discuss the increasing complexity of modern life.
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Say that orders are increasing.
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Listen to a news clip: '...利润逐年递增...' What is happening to profits?
Listen to a teacher: '...难度呈递增趋势...' Is the test getting easier?
Listen to an analyst: '...成本按比例递增...' How do costs change?
Listen: '...人数正在递增...' Is the crowd getting smaller?
Listen: '...工资按年限递增...' Who gets more money?
Listen: '...产量稳步递增...' Is the growth chaotic?
Listen: '...压力持续递增...' When will it stop?
Listen: '...风险随之递增...' If factor A goes up, what happens to risk?
Listen: '...需求显著递增...' Is the change noticeable?
Listen: '...费用逐月递增...' Which month is cheaper, March or April?
Listen: '...数据呈指数级递增...' Is the growth fast or slow?
Listen: '...规模在递增...' Is the company shrinking?
Listen: '...难度阶梯式递增...' Does it get hard suddenly or in steps?
Listen: '...投入逐年递增...' Does the government spend more every year?
Listen: '...销量连续递增...' Did sales ever go down?
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Summary
Key Takeaway: Use 递增 (dìzēng) when you want to describe an increase that is not just 'more,' but is happening in a structured, sequential, or predictable way. For example: '利润逐年递增' (Profits increase progressively year by year).
- 递增 (dìzēng) means a progressive, step-by-step increase, often used in formal, academic, or financial contexts to describe steady and patterned growth trends.
- The word is composed of '递' (successive/pass on) and '增' (increase), literally meaning an increase that occurs in a sequence or chain.
- Commonly paired with time adverbs like '逐年' (year by year), it is the direct antonym of '递减' (progressive decrease) and differs from general '增加'.
- It is most frequently found in reports discussing population, profits, difficulty levels, or scientific variables where growth follows a logical or mathematical progression.
Trend Structure
Always remember the '呈...趋势' structure. It is the gold standard for describing trends in Chinese writing.
Paired Antonyms
Learn 递增 and 递减 together. They are used in the same contexts and follow the same grammatical rules.
Be Formal
Save '递增' for your professional emails, essays, and presentations. It might sound too stiff if you use it while ordering food.
Mathematical Precision
Use this word when discussing sequences or functions to show a high level of technical Chinese proficiency.
Ejemplo
近十年来，该城市的常住人口数量呈逐年递增趋势。
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