加入 (jiā rù) — to join, to become a member of (an organization, group, etc.); to add, to mix in (ingredients)

Definition

加入 covers both 'to join (a group)' and 'to add (an ingredient)'. Use 加入 for becoming a member of an organization (more official than 参加 'to take part'); for mixing things in, 添加 is the more formal written choice.

verb
to jointo become a member of (an organization, group, etc.)to addto mix in (ingredients)

Examples

  • 加入
    Huān yíng nǐ jiā rù wǒ men bān.
    Welcome to join our class.
  • 加入
    Tā xiǎng jiā rù xué xiào de lán qiú duì.
    He wants to join the school basketball team.
  • 加入
    Zuò dàn gāo shí, jiā rù liǎng gè jī dàn.
    When making a cake, add two eggs.

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