增 (zēng) — to increase, to augment, to add to
Definition
增 (zēng) is a bound/shortened verb form meaning 'to increase,' usually paired with another character (as in 增加 or 增长). When standalone, it is more formal and written than the everyday 提高.
verb
to increaseto augmentto add to
Examples
- 。Shōu rù zēng jiā le hěn duō.Income increased a lot.
- ？Zěn yàng zēng qiáng tuán duì hé zuò?How can we enhance teamwork?
- 。Chǎn liàng zēng zhǎng le bǎi fēn zhī wǔ.Output increased by five percent.
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