Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「潑油救火」 today for free with this guide.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「潑油救火」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Use oil to pour when fighting fire. It is a metaphor that improper handling of things will make the situation worse.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pō yóu jiù huǒ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
put3 yau2/yau4 gau3 fo2
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
