to add or increase, especially to build upon an existing foundation

to add to what already exists; to increase or provide more of something

substance added to something else to improve its qualities, such as a food additive, preservative, or pigment

To bring trouble to someone; to cause inconvenience to others.

to buy additionally; to add to one's possessions or equipment

To make something already good even better, or to provide the crowning touch; occasionally used to describe helping someone who is already well-off instead of those in need.

(colloquial) to cause more trouble for someone; to be an inconvenience or a nuisance

to add, increase, or acquire something naturally, effortlessly, or unexpectedly (often used with abstract things like atmosphere, grey hair, or fun)

(idiom) literally like a tiger that has grown wings; describes a strong person or organization becoming even more powerful after gaining an additional advantage

literally meaning to contribute bricks and tiles for a building; used to describe contributing one's modest efforts toward a larger cause or project

(idiom) to add oil and vinegar; to embellish or exaggerate a story by adding unnecessary details or distorting the facts

to add legs to a snake; to do more than is needed and thus spoil the result or make things worse; to be unnecessary or redundant

a substance added to something else in small quantities to improve it or preserve it; an accretion

to add; to augment; to increase; to supplement

To have a new baby (traditionally a son) born into the family; to increase the family population

to fill up; to add more to what is already there; to get more of something needed

to add or install further facilities or equipment; to set up additional units or features or extra features

to add unnecessary details or exaggerate a story, literally meaning "adding branches and leaves"

To add color or interest to a narration by exaggerating or adding details, often to make it more sensational.

to pour oil on the fire; to make a bad situation even worse by taking actions that provoke further anger or conflict

A rule in abacus reckoning for dividing by two, where 1 becomes 0.5 (literally: 1 divided by 2 is 0.5)

to buy or acquire more of something to add to what one already has

to give wings to a tiger; to help a villain or bad person become even more dangerous by providing them with further support or power

(idiom) like giving wings to a tiger; to increase the power of an evil person or help them cause more harm

to add details to a story to make it more exciting; to exaggerate or color the facts while retelling them

To deliberately embellish the facts or exaggerate a story by adding details that were not in the original.

Chemical compounds added to gasoline to improve quality or solve engine issues, such as preventing corrosion, removing deposits, or providing lubrication

A phrase used to wish an elderly person a happy birthday and long life, based on a legend of an old man who added a counting rod to his house every time the sea changed into a field; also written as [[海屋筹添|海屋籌添|hai3 wu1 chou2 tian1]]

(variant form) to wish someone a long life, literally meaning adding a counting rod to the house by the sea every time the ocean turns into a field

to add onto something; to increase by adding

To fill a granary or storehouse

To add fresh soil to the burial mound of a deceased relative during tomb-sweeping rituals such as the [[清明|清明|qing1 ming2]] festival.

To add to someone's mental burden, stress, or frustration; to make someone feel more annoyed or troubled.

to give wedding presents of money or goods to a bride before her wedding

gifts or presents sent to a family that is marrying off a daughter

To add or increase funds for a business or investment

to add branches and leaves; to embroider or add unnecessary details to a story or description to make it more interesting

A traditional Chinese celebration held for a newborn baby on the third day after birth or at one month; friends and relatives throw coins and gifts into the baby's bathwater as a blessing.

to add color and emphasis to a story or description in order to make it more sensational; (variant form) to embroider a story

(formulaic expression) May your happiness and your life span increase; often used as a polite greeting or wish for elderly people.

(of relatives and friends) to give money or gifts to a bride before her wedding as a traditional practice

To add color or interest; to make something more wonderful or vivid.

to make additional purchases; to buy more of something to add to what one already has

to add to existing buildings; to expand a structure or build more houses

substance added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance

Chemical or natural substance added to food during production to improve color, flavor, nutrition, or shelf life