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趁热

while it's hot

[t]

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

chen4re4 • chènrè

Meaning

Primary

while it's hot

Alternatives

while it's warm

Mnemonic

趁热 While it's hot is advice 趁 to take advantage of the fact that is something is still 热 hot in order to eat or use it.

Usage

饼干 趁热 吃 更 香。

The cookie tastes better when eaten while it's hot.

这 个 汤 要 趁热 喝。

You should drink this soup while it's hot.

这 道 菜 趁热 上桌。

Serve this dish while it's hot.