to seize an opportunity

as soon as possible; at the first opportunity; the sooner the better; before it's too late

while it's still hot

to take the opportunity; in passing

to take advantage of a favorable situation; to seize an opportunity

variant of 稱心|称心[chen4 xin1]

variant of 稱願|称愿[chen4 yuan4]

conveniently; without extra trouble; convenient; handy

variant of 稱錢|称钱[chen4 qian2]

erhua variant of 趁早[chen4 zao3]

(lit.) to loot a burning house (idiom); (fig.) to take advantage of sb's misfortune

see 趁熱打鐵|趁热打铁[chen4 re4 da3 tie3]

to take advantage of sb's difficulties (idiom)

to strike while the iron is hot