添加

• Pinyin: tiān jiā
• Hanzi breakdown: 添 = 氵(water) + 忝 — to add; 加 = 力 + 口 — to add, increase

Meaning

To add; to append; to include.

A common verb for adding something to an existing whole, whether physical items, digital content, or abstract elements. Frequently used in technology contexts (添加好友, 添加附件) and cooking (添加调料).

Examples

1. 请把我添加为好友，方便以后联系。 Please add me as a friend so we can stay in touch.
2. 这款饮料不添加任何人工色素和防腐剂。 This beverage contains no artificial colors or preservatives.
3. 系统提示需要添加验证码才能继续操作。 The system prompts you to add a verification code before continuing.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, cooking, general

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 添加好友。(Add as friend.)
• 不添加防腐剂。(No preservatives added.)

Don't Say

• 用'添加'替代'增加'描述数量增长 (Don't use 添加 for numerical increases — use 增加 instead; 添加 implies putting something new into something)

Origin & History

添 means to add or increase, 加 also means to add — a reinforced compound meaning to add.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal