The Oxford English Dictionary adds 'add oil' in its latest update

3,356 views · Published 20 October 2018 · 0:20 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Oxford English Dictionary recently added more than 1,000 new words in its latest update. One of the most notable additions is the Chinglish phrase that means "add oil." It is a direct English translation of the Chinese phrase "jiayou," which can mean both "going ahead" and "refueling" in Chinese. Now, "add oil" has been defined as "encouragement or support for someone else."

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