伺机

sì jī

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to wait for an opportunity
2. to watch for one's chance

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 趁机 chèn jī 趁机 chèn jī to seize an opportunity seize the opportunity: to seize an opportunity

Usage notes

Collocations

伺机 is often followed by a verb phrase describing the action to take when the chance arises, e.g., 伺机逃跑 (wait for a chance to escape).

Formality

伺机 is formal and mainly used in written Chinese or news reports; in speech, 等机会 or 找机会 are more common.

Example Sentences

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他们一直 伺机 逃跑。

They have been waiting for a chance to escape.

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Child Words of 伺机

• 伺 伺 cì: to wait on
• 伺 伺 sì: to watch
• 机 机 jī: (bound form) machine; mechanism