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增加 (zēngjiā) - use 添加 (tiānjiā) when referring to adding something specific, while 增加 (zēngjiā) emphasizes the increase in quantity or degree.
Be cautious with the context in which you use 添加, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '添加材料' (add materials) and '添加功能' (add functionality).
While 添加 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words like '增加' (zēngjiā - to increase) and '减少' (jiǎnshǎo - to decrease). Focus on understanding how to use it in different contexts.
Learners often confuse 添加 with 取 (qǔ - to take), using it in sentences like '我想取一些糖' (I want to add some sugar), which should be '我想添加一些糖'.
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How to say to add in Chinese
“to add” in Chinese is添加
添加 means 'to add' or 'to increase'. It is commonly used in contexts such as mathematics, where numbers are added together, or in conversations about enhancing something, like adding ingredients in cooking or features in software.
When to use 添加
Be cautious with the context in which you use 添加, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '添加材料' (add materials) and '添加功能' (add functionality).
添加 or something close to it
增加 (zēngjiā) - use 添加 (tiānjiā) when referring to adding something specific, while 增加 (zēngjiā) emphasizes the increase in quantity or degree.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 添加 with 取 (qǔ - to take), using it in sentences like '我想取一些糖' (I want to add some sugar), which should be '我想添加一些糖'.
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