(tiān) — to add, to increase, to replenish

Definition

添 is a colloquial verb for adding a small amount to what's already there (water, names, trouble). More informal than 添加, and focused on quantity — unlike 补充 which fills a missing gap.

verb
to addto increaseto replenish

Examples

  • Bēi zi lǐ de shuǐ shǎo le, wǒ gěi nǐ tiān yì diǎn.
    The water in your cup is low, let me add a bit for you.
  • Tā zǒng ài zài bié rén shuō huà shí tiān luàn.
    He always likes to interrupt and cause trouble when others are speaking.
  • Qǐng zài míng dān shàng tiān shàng nǐ de míng zì.
    Please add your name to the list.

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