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越演越烈

yuèyǎnyuèliè

to be intensifying / to be getting worse and worse / to start to run rampant

Character Breakdown

越
yuè
to exceed, to surpass, to transcend
HSK 3
演
yǎn
to perform, to act, to put on a play
HSK 4
越
yuè
to exceed, to surpass, to transcend
HSK 3
烈
liè
fiery, violent; ardent, vehement
HSK 5

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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