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加油

Mandarin · pinyin jiā yóu

to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel
to accelerate; to step on the gas
(fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on

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加: jiā · add to, increase, augment
油: yóu · oil, fat, grease, lard; paints

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1–2 · jia1 you2

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gaa1 jau2

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verb

(literally) to oil; to lubricate
(literally) to refuel
(figuratively) to refuel to accelerate; to hit the gas
(figuratively) to make extra effort; to work hard
(figuratively) to cheer someone on

intj

(intransitive) come on!; go for it!; go!

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