jí​fēng'ér​shì

to strike while the iron is hot

  1. verb
    in time for
    To be on time for an event or to do something while the opportunity exists.
  2. fēng adjective
    edge or point
    (bound form) the sharp edge or point of a tool or weapon, such as a knife or spear; the tip of an object like a pen or needle
  3. ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  4. to try
    to try; to test; to experiment; to attempt to see if a method or object works