救焚益薪

jiù fén yì xīn

Definitions

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

Child Words of 救焚益薪

• 救 jiù: to save
• 焚 fén: to burn
• 益 yì: benefit
• 薪 xīn: firewood; fuel