🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

加入

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiārù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Accession/əkˈsɛʃən/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"新君主的加入以盛大的仪式庆祝。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of coming into possession of a right, title, or office.

    "The accession of the new monarch was celebrated with a grand ceremony."
  2. 2

    An increase or addition, especially in terms of property or rights.

    "The museum's accession of new artifacts greatly enhanced its collection."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'accession' comes from the Latin 'accessio', meaning 'approach' or 'addition', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time to encompass both the act of joining or attaining something and the state of being added.

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