verb HSK 4
to join · to add into · to become a member of
Meaning
加入 means to join or enter into a group, organization, or activity. It can also mean to add something into a mixture or process. The word combines 加 (to add) with 入 (to enter), literally meaning 'to add oneself in' or 'to enter by adding.'
Usage
加入 is commonly used for joining organizations, clubs, teams, or groups. It's also used in cooking and chemistry contexts to mean 'add (an ingredient) into' something. The tone is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
- 01我去年加入了学校的篮球队。.I joined the school basketball team last year.
- 02请把牛奶加入面粉中搅拌均匀。.Please add the milk into the flour and stir evenly.
Characters
Common collocations
- 加入俱乐部to join a club
- 加入讨论to join the discussion
- 加入党to join the Party
- 加入盐to add salt
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines two basic characters: 加 (to add, to increase) and 入 (to enter, to go into), creating the meaning of entering by adding oneself to something.