| 逐渐 | zhú jiàn | gradually | |
| 逐步 | zhú bù | progressively; step by step | |
| 逐年 | zhú nián | year after year; with each passing year; over the years | |
| 角逐 | jué zhú | to tussle; to contend; to contest | |
| 追逐 | zhuī zhú | to chase; to pursue vigorously |
| 1 | The river is gradually becoming shallower. | |
| 2 | The temperature is gradually decreasing. | |
| 3 | The temperature gradually decreases in autumn. | |
| 4 | The cat chased the mouse around. | |
| 5 | The wind will gradually grind the stones round. |
