Meaning
附加 means to add something extra or supplementary to something that already exists. It commonly describes adding conditions, fees, features, or requirements to a base item or agreement. The word combines 附 (to attach) and 加 (to add), emphasizing the supplementary nature of what's being added.
Usage
附加 is frequently used in formal or business contexts, especially when discussing fees (附加费), conditions (附加条件), or supplementary items. It often appears as an adjective before nouns to mean 'additional' or 'supplementary'. Common in written language, contracts, and professional settings.
Examples
- 01这个产品没有任何附加费用。.This product has no additional fees.
- 02合同中附加了几项新的条款。.Several new clauses were added to the contract.
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Common collocations
- 附加费additional fee, surcharge
- 附加条件additional conditions
- 附加值added value
- 附加税surtax, additional tax
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines two characters both related to addition: 附 originally meant 'to attach oneself to' or 'to append', while 加 means 'to add'. Together they emphasize adding something supplementary to an existing base.