There are two ways to express “加油” in English: one is “fuel charging,” meaning to add fuel (refueling), and the other is “come on,” meaning to encourage or cheer on someone. Depending on the situation, “Gogogo” and “Don’t give up” can also be used.
The literal meaning of “加油” is to add fuel or lubricant to a machine or vehicle. It is widely used to encourage and cheer oneself or others, making it one of the most commonly used words in daily life. Different countries have different expressions for it. In October 2018, the Chinese English term “addoil” was added to the Oxford Dictionary.
