How to Say ‘Cheer up; root for; keep going’ in Traditional Chinese
加油
jiā yóu
[jyah yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [加油] literally means 'add oil,' but actually means 'go for it,' 'keep it up,' or 'cheer on.' It is one of the most useful phrases in Chinese.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A superstar phrase in Taiwan. People say [加油] in sports, exams, work, and daily life. At matches, it is the go-to cheer from the crowd.
Phrase Breakdown
加油
jiā yóu
[jyah yoh]
come on; keep it up; go for it
A very common cheer used to encourage someone, such as a team, player, or friend.
明天比賽時，大家都會大聲喊「加油」！
During tomorrow's match, everyone will loudly shout, "Come on!"
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