加油站 (jiā yóu zhàn) — Gas station

Literally 'gas station,' but often used as a metaphor for a place or support system that provides encouragement or motivation. It indicates a supportive environment or a source of uplift.

Example Usage

在你需要支持的时候,朋友就是你的加油站。

Friends are your gas station when you need support.

Cultural Context

This metaphor reflects the importance of support systems in achieving personal goals.

Category: love-friends