机会 (jīhuì) — opportunity, chance
HSK 2 | noun | a favorable moment or circumstance to do something
机会 (jīhuì)
机会 means opportunity or chance. 机 here carries the sense of "a critical moment" and 会 means "occasion." Together they describe a favorable window of time to act.
Meanings
- [noun] Opportunity, chance.
Example Sentences
这是一个很好的机会。 Zhè shì yīgè hěn hǎo de jīhuì. This is a great opportunity.
我没有机会去中国。 Wǒ méiyǒu jīhuì qù Zhōngguó. I haven't had the chance to go to China.
希望你抓住这个机会。 Xīwàng nǐ zhuā zhù zhège jīhuì. I hope you seize this opportunity.
有机会我们再见面吧。 Yǒu jīhuì wǒmen zài jiànmiàn ba. Let's meet again when there's a chance.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 有机会 | to have a chance |
| 抓住机会 | to seize an opportunity |
| 好机会 | a good opportunity |
| 失去机会 | to miss an opportunity |
| 给机会 | to give a chance |
Memory Hook
机 (critical moment) + 会 (meeting): an opportunity is when a critical moment meets you.