No. 156 in Chinese
更加
"更加" means "even more" or "more so."
In a sentence
学习语言需要更加努力。
Learning a language requires even more effort.
Here, '更加' (gèngjiā) is used to intensify the adjective '努力' (nǔlì) meaning 'effort'. It conveys more effort than what was previously suggested or expected.
这个方案会让我们更加高效地完成工作。
This plan will enable us to complete our tasks more efficiently.
Here, '更加' (gèngjiā) enhances '高效' (gāoxiào) meaning 'efficient'. It suggests an increase in efficiency compared to the current situation.
在新的灯光下，这幅画显得更加美丽。
Under the new lighting, this painting appears even more beautiful.
In this sentence, '更加' (gèngjiā) modifies the adjective '美丽' (měilì) meaning 'beautiful', suggesting that the painting's beauty is enhanced beyond its usual appearance.
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