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火上加油

huǒshàngjiāyóu

to add oil to the fire (idiom); fig. to aggravate a situation / to enrage people and make matters worse

Character Breakdown

火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2
上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1
加
jiā
to add to, to increase, to augment
HSK 3
油
yóu
oil, fat, grease, lard; oil paints
HSK 4

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