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随着 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
随着suízhealong withHSK 4, p, rank #3105, Hard
随着suízhein the wake ofHSK 4, p, rank #3105, Hard
随着suízhefollowingHSK 4, p, rank #3105, Hard
suízhe(sui2zhe5) T2
  1. 1along with
  2. 2in the wake of
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March 24, 2026
随着(隨著)suízhe(sui2zhe5)

随着 is a preposition meaning 'along with' or 'in the wake of.' It is commonly used to indicate that one event or action occurs as a result of another, often suggesting a sense of progression or development. You'll often find it in contexts discussing changes, trends, or developments in life or society.

Frequency#3105DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 随着 often reflects the collective mindset, where individual actions are seen as part of larger societal trends. This reflects the importance of harmony and progression within the community.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (the character 隨) flowing (with the radical 'water') and carrying leaves (the character 着) along its current. This visual of flowing along with something can help you remember that 随着 means 'following' or 'along with.'

Meanings of 随着

suízhe(sui2zhe5)
1along with
2in the wake of
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About 随着

随着Simplified
隨著Traditional
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介词jiècípreposition (prep.)Part of Speech
#3105Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 随着

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (the character 隨) flowing (with the radical 'water') and carrying leaves (the character 着) along its current. This visual of flowing along with something can help you remember that 随着 means 'following' or 'along with.'

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 随着 with similar words like '随着—随着' (suí zhe—suí zhe) which can suggest a repetitive action. It is used in both formal and informal registers, so you can use it in everyday conversation as well as in written contexts. Remember that the tone can change the meaning, so pay attention to the tones when speaking.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 4, students should focus on using 随着 in sentences that demonstrate cause and effect. It's a great word to connect ideas and show relationships, linking it to other words that express change or transition like '变化' (biànhuà - change) or '发展' (fāzhǎn - development).

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 随着 often reflects the collective mindset, where individual actions are seen as part of larger societal trends. This reflects the importance of harmony and progression within the community.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 随着 with 伴随 (bàn suí), which also means 'accompanying.' For example, saying '随着这个' (suí zhe zhège) when you mean '伴随这个' (bàn suí zhège) can change the nuance. Make sure to choose the right word based on the context of progression versus accompaniment.

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Component Characters

随suíto follow
HSK 511 strokes阝
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着zheaspect particle indicating action in progress
HSK 211 strokes目
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Grammar Patterns of 随着

随着 functions as a preposition (often called a "coverb" in Chinese). It introduces a phrase that comes BEFORE the main verb (我在家吃饭, 给妈妈打电话), unlike English which puts prepositions after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

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____时间的推移，我慢慢理解了他的做法。

As time went by, I gradually understood his approach.

Example Sentences for 随着 (10)

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伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。

bàn suí zháo lóng lóng de dī chén zào shēng， ， luó xuán jiǎng kāi shǐ xuán zhuǎn qǐ。

With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
2
随着移居者南移，人口出现膨胀，至少是暂时性膨胀。

suí zháo yí jū zhě nán yí， ， rén kǒu chū xiàn péng， zhàng ， zhì shǎo shì zàn shí xìng。

The human population swelled, at least temporarily, as migrants moved south.
3
一张张白帆随着微风舞动。

yī zhāng zhāng bái fān suí zháo wēi fēng wǔ dòng。

The white sails billow with the breezes they catch.
4
随着选举日的临近，这一因素将愈发重要。

suí zháo xuǎn jǔ rì de lín jìn， ， zhè yī yīn sù jiāng yù fā zhòng。

This factor will come increasingly to the fore as election day nears.
5
一位推着手推车的侍者紧随着他过来。

yī wèi tuī zháo shǒu tuī chē de shì zhě jǐn suí zháo tā guò lái。

In his wake came a waiter wheeling a trolley.
6
发动机的声音随着飞机着陆、滑行和停下一直在变化。

fā dòng jī de shēng yīn suí zháo fēi jī zháo lù、 、 huá háng hé tíng xià yī zhí zài biàn。

The engine note changed as the aircraft landed, taxied and halted.
7
随着国内业务和国际业务的扩展，该公司将获得更好的机会。

suí zháo guó nèi yè wù hé guó jì yè wù de kuò zhǎn， ， gāi gōng sī jiāng huò dé gēng hǎo de jī。

Opportunities will improve as the company expands domestically and internationally.
8
那时候生活很艰难，并且随着战争的持续愈发艰难了。

nà shí hòu shēng huó hěn jiān nán， ， bìng qiě suí zháo zhàn zhēng de chí xù yù fā jiān nán。

Life was hard, and it became harder as the war progressed.
9
随着复苏的加速，利率会降下来。

suí zháo fù sū de jiā sù， ， lì shuài huì jiàng xià。

Interest rates would come down as the recovery gathered pace.
10
随着年龄的增加，人在消耗体力时心脏的输血能力和输血速度会有所减弱。

suí zháo nián líng de zēng jiā， ， rén zài xiāo hào tǐ lì shí xīn zāng de shū xiě néng lì hé shū xiě sù dù huì yǒu suǒ jiǎn。

Age diminishes the heart's ability to pump harder and faster under exertion.

Cultural Notes for 随着

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 随着 often reflects the collective mindset, where individual actions are seen as part of larger societal trends. This reflects the importance of harmony and progression within the community.

Frequently Asked Questions about 随着

Yes, 随着 is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various types of writing.