san1 zang1新增
Jyutpingsan1 zang1
Yalesān jāng
Definition
To add a new item, entry, or feature.
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How it's used
Primarily used in digital or administrative contexts, such as software interfaces, databases, or official records. It sounds more formal and precise than the everyday verb 加, which is used for general additions like adding sugar to coffee or adding more people to a group.
Examples
Please help me add a new contact.
Did the system add any new features?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects in casual conversation, as it sounds overly technical or bureaucratic. Use 加 instead when talking about adding ingredients, items to a shopping list, or people to a conversation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
