加剧

jiā jù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

Definitions

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to weaken; to diminish

指强度或程度变小

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to worsen

情况变得更坏

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to increase

指力量、强度等变强

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.

theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc)

to add