Chinese

jiāyóu
Meaning: to cheer on; Go for it!
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

大家都在為運動員加油。
大家都在为运动员加油。
Everyone is cheering for the athletes.
觀眾在終點線旁揮舞旗幟,為選手加油。
The spectators waved flags beside the finish line, cheering for the athletes.
啦啦隊在場邊為運動員加油。
The cheerleading squad is cheering for the athletes on the sidelines.

Usage Notes

Literally 'add oil'. Used to encourage someone or to mean refueling.

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