Definitions
(verb)
to add; plus
(verb)
to apply (restrictions, rules etc)
(noun)
Canada (abbreviation)
Etymology
Pictograph of fruit growing on a tree.
About
The character '加' is structurally composed of '力' meaning strength and '口' meaning mouth, an etymological combination that originally denoted the act of adding or increasing through verbal emphasis or physical effort. Over time, its primary sense of addition has remained central, yet it has extended to convey related concepts such as joining, applying, or amplifying in diverse linguistic constructions. This semantic development illustrates the character's adaptive capacity within the language, maintaining its foundational meaning while accommodating nuanced applications in both literal and figurative contexts.
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我在咖啡里加糖。
他参加了比赛。
明天我要加班。
天气冷，加件衣服吧。
因为工作多，我们得加班。
如果你参加活动，记得提前报名。
经济增长速度加快。
通过技术创新，生产效率显著增加。