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加之 (jiā zhī) — (conjunction) moreover; in addition to that

Definition

Formal written conjunction meaning 'moreover, in addition' — mostly seen in prose and reports. Among siblings, it reads more literary than 并且 or 另外, and pairs closely with 况且 as a similarly formal connector.

conjunction
moreoverin addition to that

Examples

  • ，加之，。
    Rèn wu fán zhòng, jiā zhī shí jiān jǐn pò, dà jiā dōu hěn jǐn zhāng.
    The task is heavy, and moreover time is tight, so everyone is very stressed.
  • ，加之，。
    Chǎn pǐn zhì liàng hǎo, jiā zhī jià gé hé lǐ, suǒ yǐ xiāo liàng hěn gāo.
    The product quality is good, and in addition the price is reasonable, so sales are very high.
  • ，加之，。
    Tā xìng gé kāi lǎng, jiā zhī lè yú zhù rén, péng you hěn duō.
    He has a cheerful personality and moreover enjoys helping others, so he has many friends.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
动宾dòngbīnVerb + object

An action followed by what it acts on, fused into one word.

加jiāadd
之zhīit/that

加 (add) and 之 (it) together mean add to that, hence moreover.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

加 pairs 力 and 口. In one explanation 力 is strength and 口 is the mouth, meaning exaggeration; in another 力 is plowing effort and 口 is breath or exclamation, meaning extra effort.

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The shape pairs 止, a foot, with 一, a beginning place, and means to go.

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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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