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Adding a factor or point with 加上 (jiāshàng) as a connector
Structure
加上 + Clause
Explanation
The conjunction 加上 (jiāshàng) is used at the beginning of a clause to introduce an additional factor or reason, similar to "in addition" or "coupled with" in English. It connects causes or conditions, building on what was previously stated. For example, 加上预防措施不足 means "coupled with insufficient preventive measures."
Examples
天气不好，加上路上堵车，我们迟到了。
Tiānqì bù hǎo, jiāshàng lù shàng dǔchē, wǒmen chídào le.
The bad weather, plus the traffic jam, made us late.
他经验丰富，加上态度认真，很快就被录用了。
Tā jīngyàn fēngfù, jiāshàng tàidù rènzhēn, hěn kuài jiù bèi lùyòng le.
He has rich experience, plus a serious attitude, so he was hired quickly.
房租涨了，加上物价也高，生活压力挺大的。
Fángzū zhǎng le, jiāshàng wùjià yě gāo, shēnghuó yālì tǐng dà de.
The rent went up, plus prices are high too, so the pressure of living is quite big.