gaa1 liu2加料
Jyutpinggaa1 liu2
Yalegā líu
Definition
To add extra elements or do something extra to achieve a better outcome.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Originally referring to adding extra ingredients to food, this term has evolved to describe any situation where you put in extra effort or resources to improve a result. It carries a positive connotation of going above and beyond the basic requirement. You will often hear it used in professional or creative contexts to describe adding extra value to a project or service.
Examples
This soup will taste better if you add some extra ingredients.
You should add a couple more sentences to your homework to make it better.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of adding ingredients to food, as it is frequently used metaphorically in business or daily tasks. Using it to mean simply adding more of the same thing can sound unnatural; it implies an intentional enhancement.
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Grammar guides
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