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Definition
To add or increase the quantity of something.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a verb to indicate adding more of something that is already present or being consumed. It is frequently used in dining contexts for refilling bowls or adding items to an order. When used at the end of a sentence, it can also act as a particle to express a sense of 'also' or 'on top of that', often implying an unexpected or additional development.
Examples
The rice isn't enough, please add another bowl for me.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English verb 'to add' in abstract contexts like adding numbers or adding a new feature to a project, where 加上 or 增加 are more appropriate.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
