现炒现卖 xiàn chǎo xiàn mài

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

现 xiàn
HSK 1
appear, manifest, become visible
炒 chǎo
HSK 5
fry, saute, roast, boil, cook
现 xiàn
HSK 1
appear, manifest, become visible
卖 mài
HSK 2
sell; betray; show off