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现炒现卖

xiànchǎoxiànmài

Traditional: 現炒現賣

lit. to fry and sell on the spot / fig. (of fresh graduates) to apply the still-fresh knowledge gained in school

Character Breakdown

现
xiàn
to appear, to manifest; current, now
HSK 1
炒
chǎo
to boil, to fry, to roast, to sauté; to trade stock
HSK 5
现
xiàn
to appear, to manifest; current, now
HSK 1
卖
mài
to sell; to betray; to show off
HSK 2

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