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添
tiān
Description
“添”的意思是加上更多的东西，比如给客人添饭、添茶，或者给别人添麻烦。
The meaning of "添" is to add more things, such as adding rice or tea for guests, or causing trouble for others.
这个字常常和“加”一起用，写成“添加”。
This character is often used together with "加" to form the word "添加".
Meanings
添tiān
to add; to increase (an amount)
给我添一碗饭。
Give me another bowl of rice.
添麻烦tiān máfan
to cause trouble for someone
真不好意思，给你添麻烦了。
I'm really sorry for causing you trouble.
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Notes
- Etymology
添 combines the water radical 氵with a phonetic element, originally meaning to add water.
- Nuance
添 often implies adding a bit more to something already there, common in food and hospitality.
In videos
““添”就是加上，又加了什么东西”
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