tim1 gaa1添加

Jyutpingtim1 gaa1

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動詞Uncommon

Definition

To add or increase.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

Formal contexts are where this term thrives, such as in professional settings or technical documentation. In casual, everyday speech, native speakers almost always prefer the simpler verb 加. Using it in a relaxed conversation can sound slightly stiff or overly bureaucratic.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我tim1添gaa1加do1多di1啲seoi2水laa1啦。

Please add some more water for me.

ni1呢go3個gung1功nang4能hai6係mai6咪ho2可ji5以tim1添gaa1加㗎？

Can this feature be added?

Common phrases

tim1添gaa1加zai1劑

additive

tim1添gaa1加hou2好jau2友

add friend

Common mistake

Learners often use it as a direct translation for any instance of adding, but it sounds unnatural when talking about simple actions like adding sugar to coffee or adding a friend on social media.