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    Expressing 'to add' with 加上 (jiāshàng) as a verb

    Actions & Events
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    加上 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 加上 (jiāshàng) means "to add" or "to plus," used when combining quantities or appending something extra. Unlike its use as a conjunction, here it functions as a transitive verb taking a direct object. For example, 加上不足 means "add the shortfall."

    Examples

    • 把这两个数字加上就是总价了。

      Bǎ zhè liǎng gè shùzì jiā shàng jiùshì zǒngjià le.

      Add these two numbers together and that's the total price.

    • 你再加上一勺糖，味道会更好。

      Nǐ zài jiā shàng yì sháo táng, wèidào huì gèng hǎo.

      Add one more spoonful of sugar and it will taste better.

    • 算账的时候别忘了加上运费。

      Suànzhàng de shíhou bié wàng le jiā shàng yùnfèi.

      Don't forget to add the shipping fee when calculating the bill.

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