Chinese word

机遇

Pronunciation

Pinyinjī yù

Meaning

  • nounopportunity

Example

我们要抓住机遇，努力前进。wǒ men yào zhuā zhù jī yù nǔ lì qián jìn

We need to seize the opportunity and work hard to move forward.

Illustration for 机遇 (opportunity)

More examples

不要因为犹豫而错过机遇。bú yào yīn wèi yóu yù ér cuò guò jī yù

Do not let hesitation make you miss the opportunity.

Core concept

A door opening at the right moment, offering a path toward progress or success.

Common phrases

  • 抓住机遇zhuā zhù jī yù

    seize an opportunity

  • 错过机遇cuò guò jī yù

    miss an opportunity

Similar words

机会jī huì: A general opportunity for action, improvement, or success.
时机shí jī: A suitable time to act or make an important decision.
契机qì jī: A significant opportunity that opens the way for change or development.

Definition in Chinese

指在某一特定时刻或情境中出现，能够带来发展、改变或成功可能性的有利时机。zhǐ zài mǒu yí tè dìng shí kè huò qíng jìng zhōng chū xiàn néng gòu dài lái fā zhǎn gǎi biàn huò chéng gōng kě néng xìng de yǒu lì shí jī

Word origin

机 (jī, "favorable moment") + 遇 (yù, "encounter") presents opportunity as meeting the right moment.

Usage tips

  • 机遇 (jīyù, "opportunity") has a formal tone and fits discussions of careers, education, and social development better than relaxed everyday conversation.

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