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加油
gaa1 jau4*2
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[1] to refuel (Cantonese also uses 入油) [2] a phrase chanted by supporters at sports events to urge on the individual or team they are rooting for (akin to "come on!") which Chinese type in English as "add oil!" Level: 2
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gaa1 - plus, add to, increase, append 油 jau4 jau4*2 - oil; grease; fat |
| This word was added by claw on 4th Sep 2004 and last edited on 3rd Oct 2008 |
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