English–Chinese
“intensify” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiā jù
Example
冲突加剧了，我们得保持距离。chōng tū jiā jù le wǒ men děi bǎo chí jù lí
The conflict has intensified, so we need to keep our distance.
How to say “intensify” in Chinese
“Intensify” in Chinese is 加剧 (jiā jù).
An existing problem moves higher on a scale of force, making a conflict, condition, or trend more severe and harder to contain.
Example sentences with 加剧
干旱导致环境压力加剧，生态系统更脆弱。gān hàn dǎo zhì huán jìng yā lì jiā jù shēng tài xì tǒng gèng cuì ruò
Drought has intensified environmental pressure, making the ecosystem more vulnerable.
Tips for using 加剧
- This verb is common in reports about conflict, tension, and illness, while everyday conversation often uses a longer phrase meaning that something becomes more serious.