契机

qì jī

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. opportunity
2. turning point
3. juncture

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 转机 zhuǎn jī 转机 zhuǎn jī (to take) a turn for the better 事物朝好的方向转化的关键点，与“契机”的转折含义接近: (to take) a turn for the better
• 关口 guān kǒu 关口 guān kǒu pass 比喻起决定作用的时机或转折点，多用于重大事件: pass

Synonyms

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• 机会 jī huì 机会 jī huì opportunity 泛指有利的时机，常用: opportunity
• 时机 shí jī 时机 shí jī fortunate timing 具有时间性的客观条件，强调恰当的时刻: fortunate timing

Usage notes

Collocations

“契机”常与“抓住”“提供”“成为”等动词搭配，表示利用转折性机会。

Formality

“契机”多用于书面语或正式场合，口语中通常用“机会”更自然。

Example Sentences

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这次失败可能成为新的 契机 。

This failure may become a new turning point.

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Child Words of 契机

• 契 契 qì: to carve
• 机 机 jī: (bound form) machine; mechanism