加重

jiā zhòng
to aggravate
verb

Example Sentences

他的说法并没有加重问题。
tāde shuōfǎ bìng méiyǒu jiāzhòng wèntí 。
His statement did not aggravate the problem.
这个决定可能会加重他们的负担。
zhègè juédìng kěnéng huì jiāzhòng tāmen de fùdān 。
This decision may aggravate their burden.
雨水加重了交通拥堵。
yǔshuǐ jiāzhòng le jiāotōng yōng dǔ 。
The rain aggravated the traffic congestion.

Individual Characters

加jiā
add, increase, put in
HSK 5
重zhòng
heavy, serious

Words with similar meanings

加剧jiājù
to intensify
This word emphasizes the increase in severity but can imply a more gradual change.
恶化èhuà
to worsen
This term conveys a sense of decline and deterioration, often used in more serious contexts.

Words Starting With 加

加油站jiā yóu zhàn
gas station
加班jiā bān
to work overtime
加剧jiā jù
to intensify; to sharpen; to accelerate; to aggravate; to exacerbate; to embitter
加工jiā gōng
to process; processing; working (of machinery)

Words Ending With 重

严重yán zhòng
grave; serious; severe; critical
尊重zūn zhòng
esteem; respect; to honor; to value sth
举足轻重jǔ zú qīng zhòng
a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power; to play the decisive role
保重bǎo zhòng
take care of oneself
庄重zhuāng zhòng
grave; solemn; dignified

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