现炒现卖 — “To make or prepare something and sell it immediately”
现炒现卖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make or prepare something and sell it immediately”. (figuratively) to improvise on the spot, using information or ideas without much prior thought or thorough preparation. Literally, “fry now, sell now”.
现炒现卖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 现炒现卖 mean?
现炒现卖 (xiàn chǎo xiàn mài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make or prepare something and sell it immediately”.
How do you pronounce 现炒现卖?
现炒现卖 is pronounced xiàn chǎo xiàn mài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 现炒现卖 literally mean?
Literally, 现炒现卖 means “fry now, sell now”. It is used to mean “to make or prepare something and sell it immediately”.
What is the Chinese definition of 现炒现卖?
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