Definition
加之 (jiā zhī) is a formal, written conjunction meaning 'moreover; in addition'. It is more literary than the common 并且 (bìngqiě) and is typically used in academic or formal writing to add a reinforcing point. Unlike 此外 (cǐwài), which can introduce a separate additional point, 加之 often adds a point that strengthens the previous argument.
conjunction
moreoverin addition to that
Easily confused
- 价值jià zhísound-alikevalue, worth
Examples
- ，加之，。Rènwu fánzhòng, jiā zhī shíjiān jǐnpò, dàjiā dōu hěn jǐnzhāng.The task is heavy, and moreover time is tight, so everyone is very stressed.
- ，加之，。Chǎnpǐn zhìliàng hǎo, jiā zhī jiàgé hélǐ, suǒyǐ xiāoliàng hěn gāo.The product quality is good, and in addition the price is reasonable, so sales are very high.
- ，加之，。Tā xìnggé kāilǎng, jiā zhī lèyú zhùrén, péngyou hěn duō.He has a cheerful personality and moreover enjoys helping others, so he has many friends.
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