加以 (jiā yǐ) Free Chinese Dictionary

Definitions

1. in addition
2. moreover
3. (used before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned)
4. to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb)
5. to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth)

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to exert (effort or pressure)

施加 means 'to exert' or 'to impose' and is often used with pressure or influence.

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to accord

Both can mean 'to give' in a formal context, but 加以 is typically used before disyllabic verbs.

to give

予以 is a formal synonym of 加以 when used before a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to impose'.

besides

In the sense of 'in addition' or 'moreover', 此外 can be a synonym.

加以 must be followed by a disyllabic verb; it cannot be used with single-syllable verbs like *加以做.

加以 is primarily used in formal written Chinese or official speech; in casual conversation, use a more direct verb.

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我们应该对这个问题加以重视。

We should pay attention to this problem.

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