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Yalegā tīm
Definition
To enrich, enhance, or add to a feeling or atmosphere.
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How it's used
Focuses on abstract concepts like atmosphere, color, or emotional depth rather than physical quantities. It is commonly used in contexts involving festive decorations, music, or artistic elements that enhance an existing environment. Unlike simply adding more of an object, this term implies a qualitative improvement that makes a setting feel more complete or vibrant.
Examples
These light decorations have added quite a lot of festive atmosphere to the streets.
Can you add some music to make the party more lively?
Related words
Common phrases
to add to the atmosphere
to add color or vibrancy
Common mistake
Avoid using this for adding physical ingredients to food or increasing numerical amounts, where 加 or 加多啲 are much more natural choices. Using it for literal addition often sounds overly formal or slightly awkward in casual speech.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
