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jiàn jiàn

j+iàn·4th tonej+iàn·4th tone

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His visits became less frequent as time passed.

他渐渐地不常登门了.

The cut is no longer weeping and is starting to heal.

伤口已不流脓, 渐渐愈合了

The paper was beginning to peel off the walls.

墙上的纸渐渐脱落了。

The bird flew away and was lost to sight.

鸟儿渐渐飞离了视线。

His hopes faded.

他的希望渐渐破灭了。

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