Writing
加上 (jiā shàng) — how to say "to add" in Chinese
加上
To add
conjunction joining clauses
How to use it
Joins the parts of a complex sentence, often paired with another conjunction.
下雨了，加上路远，别去了。
xià yǔ le jiā shàng lù yuǎn bié qù le
It's raining, and the road is far, so don't go.
Character composition
加
to add
上
up
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
请加上这个数字。
Please add this number.
加上糖。
Add sugar.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say add in Chinese?
"to add" in Chinese is 加上 (jiā shàng).
What does 加上 mean in English?
加上 (jiā shàng) means "To add".
How is 加上 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiā shàng (written as jia shang, jiashang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to add" in Chinese characters?
It is written 加上: 加 has 5 strokes, 上 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 加上?
加上 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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