增加 (zēng jiā) — to increase, to raise
Definition
A general-purpose 'to increase' — used for quantities, income, output, or any measurable thing. 增长 is similar but stresses growth over time; 提高 is for abstract qualities like ability or efficiency.
verb
to increaseto raise
Examples
- 增加。Zhè ge yuè wǒ de shōu rù zēng jiā le.My income increased this month.
- ，。Duō yùn dòng kě yǐ tí gāo miǎn yì lì, jiǎn shǎo shēng bìng.More exercise can boost immunity and reduce illness.
- 增加。Wǒ men xū yào zēng jiā chǎn liàng lái mǎn zú xū qiú.We need to increase output to meet demand.
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