Basic Meaning
v
This sense is the basic mathematical concept of addition, as in 加法.
to add; to combine two or more things or numbers together (as in arithmetic).
两个或两个以上的东西或数目合在一起。
Words:
两手加额功上加功加法
Synonyms:
添增
Antonyms:
减
Sentences:
- 三加二等于五。Three plus two equals five.
- 这个菜有点淡,可以再加一点盐。This dish is a bit bland. You can add a little more salt.
v
Often used to indicate enhancing an existing condition, such as 加快, 加强.
to increase; to make a quantity larger or a degree higher.
使数量增大或程度增高。
Words:
加速加强好上加好添砖加瓦加大
Sentences:
- 公司需要加强网络安全。The company needs to strengthen its network security.
- 为了健康,他决定加快运动量。For the sake of his health, he decided to increase his exercise amount.
v
Refers to putting something extra into a system or onto an object, as in 添加, 加入.
to add something new; to append to or supplement something existing.
把本来没有的添上去;给原有的、消耗的再补充。
Words:
加符号加注释火上加油添加加入
Synonyms:
添
Sentences:
- 请在文件上加一个签名。Please add a signature to the document.
- 我喜欢在咖啡里加入牛奶。I like to add milk to my coffee.
adv
A literary/formal adverbial usage, often seen in written Chinese. In modern spoken Chinese, 更 is more common.
(literary) even more; still more; to a greater degree.
〈书〉更;更加。
Words:
变本加厉
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他听到这个消息后,心情更加沉重了。After hearing this news, his mood became even heavier.
- 夜色渐深,四周更加安静了。As the night grew deeper, the surroundings became even quieter.
v
Used before abstract nouns to indicate the application of an action, as in 加以... or 加在...上.
to apply; to exert (an action).
施以某种动作。
Words:
强加于人加以保护不加考虑严加管束
Sentences:
- 政府对这类企业应加以扶持。The government should provide support to this type of enterprise.
- 他对这个问题未加思考就回答了。He answered this question without giving it any thought.
Writing & Component
Radical力
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Stroke Count5
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