略加 is an adverb meaning 'slightly add' or 'add a little'. It combines 略 (lüè), meaning 'slightly' or 'somewhat', and 加 (jiā), meaning 'to add' or 'to increase'. Together, they form a concise expression used to indicate a small, deliberate addition—often in contexts like cooking, editing, adjusting settings, or refining plans. It conveys moderation and precision, implying the addition is intentional but minimal.

This phrase is formal yet common in both written and spoken Chinese, especially in instructions, recipes, reports, or polite suggestions. It typically precedes a verb (e.g., 略加调整, 略加修改) and functions similarly to English phrases like 'a touch of', 'a dash of', or 'slightly'. Unlike standalone verbs, 略加 cannot serve as the main predicate; it modifies action verbs and carries a tone of careful, measured enhancement rather than substantial change.