Definition
增加 (zēngjiā) means 'to increase' in quantity, number, or degree, and is a general, neutral verb for adding to something. It differs from 提高 (tígāo), which means 'to raise, improve' and focuses on raising a level or quality (e.g., 提高水平 'raise the level'), not just adding more. 增长 (zēngzhǎng) is more specific to natural or gradual growth (e.g., population, knowledge).
verb
to increaseto raise
Examples
- 增加。Zhège yuè wǒ de shōurù zēng jiā le.My income increased this month.
- ，。Duō yùndòng kěyǐ tígāo miǎnyìlì, jiǎnshǎo shēngbìng.More exercise can boost immunity and reduce illness.
- 增加。Wǒmen xūyào zēng jiā chǎnliàng lái mǎnzú xūqiú.We need to increase output to meet demand.
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