huǒ​shàng​jiāo​yóu

to pour oil on the fire

  1. fire
    fire; light and heat produced by burning; flames
  2. shang locative
    on
    (suffix) on; in; at; on the surface of; used after a noun to indicate a location, scope, or aspect
  3. to pour
    to pour or sprinkle liquid on something; to drench
  4. oil
    oil; fat; grease; any of various liquid fats or hydrocarbons used as food, fuel, or lubricants