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火上浇油

huǒshàngjiāoyóu

Traditional: 火上澆油

to pour oil on 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
浇
jiāo
to spray, to sprinkle, to water
HSK 5
油
yóu
oil, fat, grease, lard; oil paints
HSK 4

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