施加

shī jiā

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to exert (effort or pressure)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 运用 yùn yòng 运用 yùn yòng to use both involve applying something; 施加 emphasizes exertion of force or pressure, 运用 focuses on utilizing skills or methods: to use
• 强加 qiáng jiā 强加 qiáng jiā to impose 强加 means to impose (will/opinion), while 施加 means to exert (pressure/influence): to impose

Usage notes

Collocations

施加 is typically used with 压力, 影响, or 暴力; it often sounds formal and is not used for physical objects like 力.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 施加 with 使用; 施加 implies imposing an abstract force, while 使用 means using a tool.

Example Sentences

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请不要给孩子 施加 太大的压力。

Please don't exert too much pressure on children.

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Child Words of 施加

• 加 加 jiā: to add
• 施 施 shī: (bound form) to put into effect (regulations etc)