加
加
jiā
to add; plus; (used after an adverb such as 不, 大, 稍 etc, and before a disyllabic verb, to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned); to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb)
Character Breakdown
Definitions
- (verb) to add
- plus
- (used after an adverb such as 不, 大, 稍 etc, and before a disyllabic verb, to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned)
- to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb)
- to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth)
Example Sentences
一加一等于二。
Yī jiā yī děngyú èr
One plus one equals two
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 3
- HSK 2.0
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- HSK 2 list
加: New to the HSK lists at HSK 3. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 3 exam
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