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抱薪救火

bàoxīnjiùhuǒ

lit. to carry firewood to put out a fire (idiom); fig. to make a problem worse by inappropriate action

Character Breakdown

抱
bào
to embrace, to hold in one's arms; to enfold
HSK 4
薪
xīn
fuel, firewood; salary
HSK 6
救
jiù
aid, help; to rescue, to save
HSK 5
火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2

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