Definition
加入 (jiārù) means to 'join' as becoming a member of a group or organization. Unlike 参加 (cānjiā), which is about taking part in an activity or event, 加入 emphasizes membership. 加入 also means 'to add' an ingredient when cooking, while 拌 (bàn) specifically means to mix or toss.
verb
to jointo become a member of (an organization, group, etc.)to addto mix in (ingredients)
Easily confused
- 假如jiǎ rúsound-alikeif
Examples
- 加入。Huānyíng nǐ jiā rù wǒmen bān.Welcome to join our class.
- 加入。Tā xiǎng jiā rù xuéxiào de lánqiú duì.He wants to join the school basketball team.
- ，加入。Zuò dàngāo shí, jiā rù liǎng gè jīdàn.When making a cake, add two eggs.
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