Definition
平添 is a formal verb meaning 'to add (an abstract quality, feeling, or element) to a situation, often unexpectedly or as a natural side effect'. You use it when something brings a new dimension — like 平添乐趣 ('adds fun'), 平添烦恼 ('adds worry'), or 平添几分神秘 ('adds a touch of mystery'). It's more literary than 增加 and implies the addition is not the main purpose but a natural or surprising result.
v.
to add (an abstract quality or element) to somethingoften unexpectedly or as a natural consequence
Examples
- 平添。Zhè chǎng yǔ gěi lǚxíng píng tiān le bù shǎo máfan.This rain added quite a bit of trouble to the trip.
- 平添。Tā de xiàoróng wèi jùhuì píng tiān le huānlè de qìfēn.Her smile added a joyful atmosphere to the party.
- 平添。Xīn zhèngcè píng tiān le qǐyè de bù quèdìngxìng.The new policy added uncertainty for businesses.
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