“More and more” with 越来越 (yuèláiyuè)…

Overview

This English reference introduces ““More and more” with 越来越 (yuèláiyuè)…” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 越来越 + adjective/verb phrase

Examples

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Common mistakes

With intensity modifiers

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Word order with 不

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Follow with adjective/verb phrase

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Avoid 不多

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Related grammar points

• “The more…the more…” with 越 (yuè)…越 (yuè)…