加高 (jiā gāo) — to raise; to increase the height of
Definition
Verb meaning 'to raise / increase the height of' something physical (a wall, bridge, fence). Often pairs with 把 (把 construction) when acting on an object.
verb
to raiseto increase the height of
Examples
- 加高。Gōng rén men bǎ wéi qiáng jiā gāo le.The workers raised the wall.
- 加高。Zhè zuò qiáo xū yào zài jiā gāo sān mǐ.This bridge needs to be raised by three more meters.
- ？Zhè miàn qiáng jiā dé gāo ma?Can this wall be raised high?
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