愈演愈烈

HSK 7-9

yùyǎn-yùliè

become more and more intense; worsen

Explanation

problems get more and more intense

Examples

环境污染愈演愈烈

huánjìng wūlǎn yùyǎn-yùliè

Environmental pollution is getting worse

问题愈演愈烈，必须采取行动。

wèntí yùyǎn-yùliè, bìxū qǔdá dòngzúng

The problem is worsening, action must be taken