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strike while the iron is hot in Chinese

strike while the iron is hot in Chinese is 趁热打铁.

strike while the iron is hot in Chinese

趁热打铁

verb

Pronounced: chèn rè dǎ tiě

(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "strike while the iron is hot" in Chinese?

"strike while the iron is hot" in Chinese is 趁热打铁.

How do you pronounce 趁热打铁?

"strike while the iron is hot" in Chinese is 趁热打铁, pronounced "chèn rè dǎ tiě".

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