救焚益薪 jiù fén yì xīn

to add fuel to the fire

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to add fuel to the fire
  2. 2. add firewood to put out the flames (idiom); fig. ill-advised action that only makes the problem worse

Characters

Character Meaning
to save; to rescue; to assist
to burn
benefit; beneficial; to increase
salary; fuel