平添 (píng tiān) — to add (an abstract quality or element) to something, often unexpectedly or as a natural consequence
Definition
Literary verb meaning something naturally or unexpectedly adds a quality to an existing situation. It implies a passive, unplanned effect rather than deliberate action.
verb
to add (an abstract quality or element) to somethingoften unexpectedly or as a natural consequence
Examples
- 平添。Zhè chǎng yǔ gěi lǚ xíng píng tiān le bù shǎo má fan.This rain added quite a bit of trouble to the trip.
- 平添。Tā de xiào róng wèi jù huì píng tiān le huān lè de qì fen.Her smile added a joyful atmosphere to the party.
- 平添。Xīn zhèng cè píng tiān le qǐ yè de bú què dìng xìng.The new policy added uncertainty for businesses.
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