現炒現賣 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

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