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加剧

jiā jù
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to intensify

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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减弱
jiǎn ruò

to weaken; to diminish

指强度或程度变小

Related words

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恶化
è huà

to worsen

情况变得更坏

Synonyms

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增强
zēng qiáng

to increase

指力量、强度等变强

Usage notes

Collocations

加剧 is often used with negative situations like 矛盾 (conflict), 紧张局势 (tension), or 危机 (crisis); avoid using it for positive intensification.

Child Words of 加剧

剧
jù

theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc)

加
jiā

to add