jí​fēng'ér​shì

to strike while the iron is hot

  1. 及 jí verb
    in time for
    To be on time for an event or to do something while the opportunity exists.
  2. 锋 鋒 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. 而 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