soeng1 gaa1相加
Jyutpingsoeng1 gaa1
Yalesēung gā
Definition
To add together; to sum up two numbers.
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How it's used
While 相加 is understood in spoken Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or mathematical tone. In casual, everyday speech, people almost always prefer using 加埋 to express the idea of adding things together.
Examples
Adding these two numbers together will give you the answer.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 相加 to mean adding ingredients to a dish or adding extra items to a list, as it is strictly used for numerical or abstract quantities. For physical items, use 加埋 or 加啲.
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Grammar guides
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