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現炒現賣

简现炒现卖 · 繁現炒現賣

Mandarin · pinyin xiàn chǎo xiàn mài

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

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現: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
炒: chǎo · fry, saute, roast, boil, cook
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现: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
卖: mài · sell; betray; show off

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4–3–4–4 · xian4 chao3 xian4 mai4

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jin6 caau2 jin6 maai6

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