English–Chinese
“tend to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqū yú
Example
他现在趋于保守。tā xiàn zài qū yú báo shǒu
He now tends to be conservative.
How to say “tend to” in Chinese
“Tend to” in Chinese is 趋于 (qū yú).
A gradual drift along a path toward a particular outcome or condition.
Example sentences with 趋于
改革措施实施后，社会情绪逐渐趋于平静。gǎi gé cuò shī shí shī hòu shè huì qíng xù zhú jiàn qū yú píng jìng
After the reform measures were implemented, social sentiment gradually tended to settle down.
Tips for using 趋于
- This verb is common in formal explanations of gradual change, so conversational learners may recognize it in reports or discussions even when they choose simpler wording in daily speech.