jyu5 jat6 keoi1 zang1與日俱增与日俱增
Jyutpingjyu5 jat6 keoi1 zang1
Yaleyúh yaht kēui jāng
Definition
To increase steadily; to grow with each passing day.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that is frequently used in written Cantonese and news reports to describe a continuous, steady increase. While it can be used in speech, it carries a literary tone that sounds slightly more sophisticated than everyday conversational language. It is most commonly paired with abstract concepts like feelings, concern, or influence rather than physical quantities.
Examples
The bond between the two of them grows stronger every day.
Public concern regarding this matter is increasing steadily.
Related words
Common phrases
feelings grow stronger day by day
concern increases steadily
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe rapid or sudden growth, but the idiom specifically implies a gradual, consistent accumulation over time. It is not suitable for describing a sudden spike or a temporary surge in something.
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Grammar guides
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