Chinese

jiā
Meaning: to add; to increase
Part of Speech: Verb

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加

Example sentences

Please add a little sugar to the coffee.
三加二等於五。
三加二等于五。
Three plus two equals five.
天氣冷了,出門記得多加件衣。
天气冷了,出门记得多加件衣。
The weather is cold, remember to add an extra garment when going out.
這碗湯的味道太淡了,請加一點鹽。
这碗汤的味道太淡了,请加一点盐。
This soup tastes too bland, please add a little salt.
這條山路非常曲折,開車時要多加小心。
这条山路非常曲折,开车时要多加小心。
This mountain road is very winding, so you must be extra careful when driving.
這道菜加了薑,味道更好。
这道菜加了姜,味道更好。
This dish has ginger added, so it tastes even better.
穆斯林每天會面向麥加朝拜五次。
穆斯林每天会面向麦加朝拜五次。
Muslims pray five times a day facing Mecca.
這道菜需要加一點醋。
这道菜需要加一点醋。
This dish needs a little vinegar.
我們先去加油站加滿油,然後再上路。
我们先去加油站加满油,然后再上路。
Let's go to the gas station to fill up first, and then hit the road.
這道菜需要加一點蔥。
这道菜需要加一点葱。
This dish needs a little green onion added.

Usage Notes

A verb meaning to combine or put something on top of something else.

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