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The word "加油" is formed by combining the character "加", meaning "to add", with "油", meaning "oil", originating from the literal act of adding oil to lamps or engines to maintain their function, which subsequently developed a figurative sense of urging someone to persevere or offering encouragement.

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大家都要加油！

Dàjiā dōu yào jiāyóu!

Everyone needs to keep going!

比赛时我们互相加油。

Bǐsài shí wǒmen hùxiāng jiāyóu.

During the competition, we cheer each other on.

他在学习上需要多加加油。

Tā zài xuéxí shàng xūyào duō jiāyóu.

He needs to put in more effort in his studies.

尽管困难重重，我们还是要继续加油。

Jǐnguǎn kùnnán chóngchóng, wǒmen háishì yào jìxù jiāyóu.

Despite numerous difficulties, we still have to keep pushing forward.

在关键时刻，教练大声喊道：“加油，不要放弃！”

Zài guānjiàn shíkè, jiàoliàn dàshēng hǎndào: "Jiāyóu, bùyào fàngqì!"

At the critical moment, the coach shouted loudly: "Come on, don't give up!"

Word Definition - 加油

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

Individual Character Details

加 jiā, jiā
油 yóu