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TOPIK 3adverb

서서히

seoseohi

서서히 + change verb: 서서히 좋아져요

gradually, slowly

Example

날씨가 서서히 추워지고 있어요.

The weather is gradually getting colder.

Word parts

서 slow서 slow

Literally 'slowly, slowly' plus the adverb ending -히.

Good to know

Usually pairs with change verbs like -아/어지다: 서서히 나아지다 'gradually get better.'