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Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

tui1bo1zhu4lan2 tuībōzhùlán

Meaning


Primary

to add fuel to the fire

Alternatives

add fuel to the fire, adding fuel to the fire, adds fuel to the fire, added fuel to the fire

Mnemonic


Usage


His words added fuel to the fire, making the argument more intense.

Media reports added fuel to the fire, making it hard to calm things down.

The spread of social media often adds fuel to the fire.