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加
jiā
Description
“加”是一个很常用的字，意思是把东西放在一起，让它变多。
"加" is a very common character meaning to put things together to make more.
在数学里，二加三等于五；在生活里，我们也说加水、加钱。
In math, two plus three equals five; in daily life, we also say add water, add money.
Meanings
加jiā
to add; to increase
请给我加一点水。
Please add some water for me.
加jiā
plus (in arithmetic)
二加三等于五。
Two plus three equals five.
加jiā
to put in; to apply
他给车加油了。
He refueled the car.
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Notes
- Etymology
加 combines 力 (strength) and 口 (mouth), suggesting adding effort or words.
- Nuance
加 is the basic 'add'; 增加 is more formal for 'increase in quantity'.
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