Chinese phrase

加油 jiā yóu

Meaning

good luck

When to use it

This phrase gives encouragement or wishes someone success. It is common before an exam, task, or event and has a warm, supportive tone.

Example dialogue

明天考试别紧张,加油! míng tiān kǎo shì bié jǐn zhāng jiā yóu

Don't be nervous about tomorrow's exam. Good luck!

谢谢,我会努力的。 xiè xiè wǒ huì nǔ lì de

Thanks, I'll do my best.

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