Change over Time

There are two main ways to talk about things changing over time.

The first is to use a set phrase: 越来越[adjective]

这个情况越来越好.

This situation is better and better.

你说得越来越慢了.

You’re speaking slower and slower.

The second is to use the comparison particle 比, which we’ll use first in a set phrase here and then go further into detail about later.

Essentially, we’re going to compare the present time to the past time. Use the pattern [time unit]比[time unit] to express “more adjective every time unit.”

他张的一年比一年帅.

He is more handsome every year.

我们一周比一周忙.

We’re busier every week.