To hype or promote through media manipulation; to create a hubbub around something using exaggerated publicity.

(colloquial) to buy and sell stocks in hopes of making a profit; to speculate in the stock market

(colloquial) to dismiss an employee from a job; to fire or sack. The term comes from the way cooked squid curls up like a rolled-up bedroll, implying that the person has to pack up and leave.

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

To fry vegetables or meat in a pan with oil and seasonings; more generally, to do the cooking.

pan used for stir-frying or sautéing food; specifically an iron pan or wok, also used for roasting nuts like peanuts and chestnuts

to stir-fry rapidly over a very high heat

stir-fried noodles; chow mein

eggs that have been beaten and then fried

to speculate on the stock market; to buy and sell stocks frequently for profit or to manipulate prices through speculative means

To stir-fry or sauté without using soy sauce, bean paste, or sugar; or other heavy seasonings to keep the color of the ingredients light.

roasted chestnuts; a popular street snack made by stir-frying chestnuts in a large wok with sand and sugar

A general term for roasted seeds, nuts, and legumes sold as snacks, such as peanuts, melon seeds, and chestnuts.

rice that has been stir-fried or roasted until dry and cooked; can be eaten directly or used to make snacks

a traditional Beijing snack consisting of stewed pork liver and intestines in a thick gravy flavored with garlic

to fry food in a small amount of oil; to lightly fry

to stir-fry or warm up cold, leftover rice

a round-bottomed frying pan or wok with a long handle

to buy and sell quickly for profit; to speculate in stocks or foreign exchange markets or foreign exchange

to buy up building land at low prices and resell it for a high profit; to speculate in real estate

To sell food that has just been prepared or cooked immediately

To sell food while it is still hot and freshly cooked

fried noodles that have been cut into short, bean-sized pieces, typically associated with Xinjiang cuisine

A dish that is stir-fried quickly in a small pan, often to order; a made-to-order special stir-fried dish.

(Taiwan) a simple restaurant specializing in quick-fried dishes, typically featuring low prices and modest furnishings

A popular fried rice dish featuring scrambled egg, diced vegetables, and proteins like shrimp and barbecued pork

to stir-fry; to cook by tossing and frying ingredients together

(Hong Kong colloquial) to seek mutual destruction; to bring everyone down together so that both sides suffer

a traditional breakfast snack made by frying wheat or millet flour in oil or lard and mixing it with boiling water to form a thick porridge

to purchase goods or assets at a low price, typically for the purpose of reselling

(of a business operator) to dishonestly inflate one's reputation or credit rating, such as by posting fake reviews or creating fake transactions

A person who engages in short-term trading of goods, stocks, or real estate in order to make a quick profit from price fluctuations.

To buy and sell property in the hope of making a quick profit through price changes

a person who specializes in hyping or promoting someone or something through media manipulation and public relations or market speculation

To be engaged in a second job or occupation in one's spare time, especially at night.

to buy and sell buildings or apartments for profit through short-term speculation

to liven up the atmosphere; to create a lively or exciting mood

(slang) to repeatedly buy and sell foreign exchange to make a profit from price changes

To raise the price of things like stocks or real estate through artificial manipulation or speculation

to liven up the atmosphere; to make a situation more lively and enthusiastic

A dish of stir-fried rice vermicelli noodles

Stir-fried flat rice noodles, a popular dish in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore.

A Beijing specialty snack consisting of a thick, starchy stew of pig liver, intestines, and minced garlic.

beans or peas that have been stir-fried or roasted as a snack

to roast peas or beans in a dry hot wok

to pan-dry fresh tea leaves during green tea production after they have been heated and rolled

A trend or atmosphere of intense speculation or hype, particularly in financial, real estate, or commodity markets.

A northern Chinese dish consisting of shredded pancakes stir-fried with ingredients such as shredded meat and vegetables.

dish of eggs that have been beaten and cooked while being stirred