Definition
有增无减 is a four-character set phrase (成语) that literally means 'there is increase, no decrease'. It describes a trend that keeps growing or intensifying without any decline, and is often used for negative situations (problems, risks, pressure) but can also refer neutrally to steady growth (interest, popularity). You can use it as a predicate or adverbial modifier to emphasize that something is not just increasing but shows no sign of stopping.
f.e.
to keep increasing or intensifying without letup(of a trend) to grow steadily worse or more serious
Examples
- 有增无减，。Huánbǎo wèntí rìyì yǒu, zhèngfǔ xūyào cǎiqǔ gèng yǒuxiào de cuòshī.Environmental problems are growing steadily worse, and the government needs to take more effective measures.
- 有增无减。Tā duì Zhōngguó wénhuà de xìngqù yǒu.His interest in Chinese culture has been growing steadily without decreasing.
- 有增无减，。Shìchǎng jìngzhēng yǒu, gōngsī bìxū bùduàn chuàngxīn cáinéng shēngcún.Market competition keeps intensifying without letup; companies must constantly innovate to survive.
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