How to Say ‘Come on; keep it up’ in Simplified Chinese
加油
jiā yóu
[jyah-yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [加油] literally means “add oil,” but really means “come on!” or “you can do it!” It is one of the most useful cheering phrases in Chinese.
🇨🇳 In China: [加油！] is everywhere in China: sports, exams, performances, even daily life. At a World Cup watch party, shouting [加油！] feels instantly natural and energetic.
Phrase Breakdown
加油
jiā yóu
[jyah-yoh]
come on; let's go; keep it up
A common cheer to encourage a team or person.
比赛最后几分钟，大家都在喊加油。
In the last few minutes of the match, everyone is shouting 'Come on!'
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