生机

shēng jī

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. opportunity to live
2. to reprieve from death
3. life force
4. vitality

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 死气沉沉 sǐ qì chén chén 死气沉沉 sǐ qì chén chén dead atmosphere lack of vitality: dead atmosphere

Related words

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• 生命力 shēng mìng lì 生命力 shēng mìng lì vitality life force or vitality: vitality
• 生计 shēng jì 生计 shēng jì livelihood means of living or livelihood: livelihood

Synonyms

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• 活力 huó lì 活力 huó lì energy as vitality or life force: energy

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Note that 生机 does not mean 'opportunity to live' in the sense of 'second chance', but rather 'lease of life' or vitality.

Formality

生机 is slightly formal and often used in written or descriptive contexts, unlike colloquial 活力.

Example Sentences

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春天来了，大地充满 生机 。

Spring has come, and the earth is full of vitality.

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Words Containing 生机

• 生机勃勃 生机勃勃 shēng jī bó bó: full of vitality
• 生机盎然 生机盎然 shēng jī àng rán: full of life

Child Words of 生机

• 生 生 shēng: to be born
• 机 机 jī: (bound form) machine; mechanism