Definition
有机可乘 is a four-character idiom meaning 'there is an opportunity to exploit' or 'there are loopholes to take advantage of'. It is used when a situation presents a weakness, gap, or opening that someone can use to their advantage — often in contexts of competition, negotiation, or security. The literal image is 'having a crack one can squeeze through'. You can use it as a predicate or attributive, typically with 有 or 没有 to indicate the presence or absence of such an opportunity.
f.e.
there is an opportunity to exploitthere are loopholes to take advantage of
Examples
- ,有机可乘。Gōngsī guǎnlǐ hùnluàn, ràng jìngzhēng duìshǒu yǒu.The company's management is chaotic, giving competitors an opportunity to exploit.
- ,有机可乘。Rúguǒ zhìdù wánshàn, jiù bú huì ràng rén yǒu.If the system is sound, no one will have a chance to exploit loopholes.
- ,有机可乘。Tánpàn zhōng yào xiǎoxīn, bié ràng duìfāng yǒu.Be careful during negotiations; don't let the other side find an opening.
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