English–Chinese
“wait for an opportunity” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsì jī
Example
他在伺机发动攻击。tā zài sì jī fā dòng gōng jī
He is waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack.
How to say “wait for an opportunity” in Chinese
“Wait for an opportunity” in Chinese is 伺机 (sì jī).
A person quietly watches the situation while holding back, ready to move when a useful opening appears.
Example sentences with 伺机
警方在街区巡逻，伺机逮捕可疑人员。jǐng fāng zài jiē qū xún luó sì jī dài bǔ kě yí rén yuán
The police patrolled the neighborhood, waiting for an opportunity to arrest suspicious people.
Tips for using 伺机
- In conversational Chinese, this word often sounds more formal and deliberate than ordinary talk, so it fits reports and serious descriptions better than casual small talk.