Definition
趁着 is a coverb (preposition) used to indicate that an action takes advantage of a particular time, situation, or opportunity. It often translates as 'while (something lasts)' or 'taking advantage of'. The pattern is 趁着 + time/situation + verb phrase, and it implies that the action should happen before the opportunity ends.
cov.
taking advantage of (a time or situation)while (the opportunity lasts)
Examples
- 趁着，。Chèn zhāo xiànzài hái yǒu shíjiān, wǒmen zài fùxí yí biàn.While we still have time, let's review one more time.
- 趁着，。Chèn zhāo tiānqì hǎo, wǒmen chūqù sànbù ba.Since the weather is nice, let's go for a walk.
- 趁着，。Chèn zhāo niánqīng, duō xué diǎn dōngxi.Take advantage of your youth to learn more.
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