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(idiom) to fan the flames · to incite people · to stir up trouble

煽风点火
shān fēng diǎn huǒ
sh+ān·1st tonef+ēng·1st toned+iǎn·3rd toneh+uǒ·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to push the wave and add to the billows (idiom); to add momentum · to encourage sth to get bigger · to add fuel to the fire推波助澜tuī bō zhù lánto incite trouble · to stir up havoc兴风作浪xīng fēng zuò làngto instigate; to incite; to urge; to encourage怂恿sǒng yǒng
Antonyms
to resolve a difficult situation and leave worries behind (idiom)排忧解难pái yōu jiě nàn
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