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“chance” in Chinese

Chinese

Also几率 (jī lǜ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinjī huì

Example

请给我一个机会。qǐng gěi wǒ yí gè jī huì

Please give me a chance.

Illustration for 机会 (chance)

How to say “chance” in Chinese

“Chance” in Chinese is 机会 (jī huì).

A favorable opening in time or circumstances that lets a goal move closer to success.

Full entry for 机会: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 机会

他抓住了一个机会,得到了工作。tā zhuā zhù le yí gè jī huì dé dào le gōng zuò

He seized a chance and got the job.

Tips for using 机会

  • A single instance is commonly counted with 个 (gè, "general measure word"), making it natural to describe one specific opening rather than an amount of it.

Other Chinese words for “chance”

明天下雨的几率很大。míng tiān xià yǔ de jī lǜ hěn dà

The chance of rain tomorrow is high.

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