Definition
机会 (jī huì) is the everyday word for 'opportunity, chance' — it's the most common and general term. 时机 (shí jī) emphasizes the right timing for an action, while 机遇 (jī yù) is more formal, often used for significant life or career opportunities.
noun
opportunitychance
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 集会jí huìsound-aliketo gather, to assemble
- 忌讳jì huìsound-alike(noun) taboo
Examples
- ，机会。Wǒ xiǎng qù Zhōngguó wán, zhè shì yí gè hǎo jī huì.I want to go to China to have fun; this is a good opportunity.
- 机会，。Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu zhè ge jī huì, yí dìng yào shìshi.If you have this opportunity, be sure to give it a try.
- 机会。Tā xīwàng néng dédào yí gè gōngzuò jī huì.He hopes to get a job opportunity.
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