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Expressing 'even more' with 加 (jiā)
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Degree & Intensity
Structure
Subject + 更加 + Adjective
Explanation
加 (jiā) can be used as an adverb meaning "even more" or "additionally," often paired with 更 (gèng) to intensify a comparison. In the pattern 更加, it emphasizes that something exceeds a previous degree or standard. It also commonly means "to add" in other contexts.
Examples
加了调料以后，味道更加鲜美了。
Jiā le tiáoliào yǐhòu, wèidào gèngjiā xiānměi le.
After adding seasoning, the flavor became even more delicious.
经过练习，她的中文更加流利了。
Jīngguò liànxí, tā de Zhōngwén gèngjiā liúlì le.
After practicing, her Chinese became even more fluent.
天气越来越冷，大家要更加注意保暖。
Tiānqì yuè lái yuè lěng, dàjiā yào gèngjiā zhùyì bǎonuǎn.
The weather is getting colder and colder; everyone should pay more attention to keeping warm.