机会 (jīhuì) — opportunity, chance

HSK 3 | noun | an opportunity or favorable occasion to do something

机会 (jīhuì)

机会 refers to a favorable moment or circumstance that makes something possible. It is used whenever English would say "opportunity," "chance," or "occasion."

Meanings

  1. [noun] Opportunity; chance; occasion.

Example Sentences

这是一个很好的学习机会。 Zhè shì yīgè hěn hǎo de xuéxí jīhuì. This is a great learning opportunity.

我希望有机会去中国旅游。 Wǒ xīwàng yǒu jīhuì qù Zhōngguó lǚyóu. I hope to have the chance to travel to China.

不要错过这次机会。 Bùyào cuòguò zhè cì jīhuì. Don't miss this opportunity.

他抓住了这个难得的机会。 Tā zhuāzhù le zhège nándé de jīhuì. He seized this rare opportunity.

Collocations

Collocation Meaning
有机会 to have an opportunity
错过机会 to miss an opportunity
抓住机会 to seize an opportunity
难得的机会 a rare opportunity
学习机会 a learning opportunity

Memory Hook

机 can mean "machine" or "trigger point"; 会 means "meeting" or "able." A 机会 is when the trigger and the ability meet at the right moment.