加重 (jiā zhòng) — to make heavier; to add weight to; to aggravate; to make more serious (an illness, problem, burden, etc.)
Definition
加重 has two senses: literally 'to add weight' (箱子重量), and more commonly 'to aggravate / worsen' (病情, 负担, 责任). Compared to 加剧 (intensify a trend/conflict), 加重 focuses on making something heavier or more burdensome.
verb
to make heavierto add weight toto aggravateto make more serious (an illness, problem, burden, etc.)
Examples
- 加重。Zhè zhǒng cái liào kě yǐ jiā zhòng xiāng zi de zhòng liàng.This material can increase the weight of the box.
- 加重，。Tā de bìng qíng zuì jìn jiā zhòng le, xū yào zhù yuàn zhì liáo.His condition has recently worsened and he needs hospitalization.
- 加重。Xīn de rèn wu jiā zhòng le tā de zé rèn.The new task increased his responsibilities.
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