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添油加醋

tiānyóujiācù

lit. to add oil and vinegar / fig. adding details while telling a story (to make it more interesting)

Character Breakdown

添
tiān
to add, to append, to increase, to replenish
HSK 6
油
yóu
oil, fat, grease, lard; oil paints
HSK 4
加
jiā
to add to, to increase, to augment
HSK 3
醋
cù
vinegar; jealousy, envy
HSK 5

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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