加油
HSK 2freq #1078
Meanings
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- 1.to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel
- 2.to accelerate; to step on the gas
- 3.(fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on
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Wiktionary
- 1.to oil; to lubricate
- 2.to refuel
- 3.to refuel to accelerate; to hit the gas
- 4.to make extra effort; to work hard
- 5.to cheer someone on
- 6.come on!; go for it!; go!
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Etymology
It started to be used as an interjection in the '60s and '70s during the Macau Grand Prix when people start chanting "加油", urging the drivers to step on the gas pedal to increase speed.
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Components
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Example sentences
考试加油！
Good luck on your test.
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