Chinese word

加上

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiā shàng

Meaning

  • verbadd

Example

汤里加上一点盐就好了。tāng lǐ jiā shàng yì diǎn yán jiù hǎo le

Adding a little salt to the soup would be enough.

Illustration for 加上 (add)

More examples

合同中加上了新的条款。hé tóng zhōng jiā shàng le xīn de tiáo kuǎn

A new clause was added to the contract.

Core concept

Something already in place receives another amount, part, or point that joins it and makes the whole more complete.

Common phrases

  • 加上条件jiā shàng tiáo jiàn

    add a condition

  • 加上一句话jiā shàng yí jù huà

    add a sentence

  • 加上附件jiā shàng fù jiàn

    add an attachment

Similar words

附加fù jiā: To add an extra part or feature to an existing object, arrangement, or service.
加jiā: To increase a quantity by putting one amount together with another.
追加zhuī jiā: To add a further item to something that has already been arranged or recorded.
补充bǔ chōng: To provide an extra amount or detail that fills a gap and makes something complete.

Definition in Chinese

在已有基础上增加数量或内容，既可用于实际添加，也常在口语中表示进一步或另外的补充意义。zài yí yǒu jī chǔ shàng zēng jiā shù liàng huò nèi róng jì kě yòng yú shí jì tiān jiā yě cháng zài kóu yǔ zhōng biǎo shì jìn yí bù huò lìng wài de bǔ chōng yì yì

Word origin

加 (jiā, "add") + 上 (shàng, "on") presents an added thing as placed onto what is already there.

Usage tips

  • English "in addition" often sounds like a sentence connector, while 加上 (jiāshàng, "in addition") can connect directly to a following reason, detail, or condition in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • in additionconjunction

Opposites

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