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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to 'opportunity' with 机会 (jīhuì)

    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Verb + 机会

    Explanation

    The noun 机会 (jīhuì) means "opportunity" or "chance," referring to a favorable situation or opening that allows something to happen. It frequently combines with other nouns like 就业 (employment) to form compound phrases such as 就业机会 (job opportunity). It can be the object of verbs like 创造 (to create) or 抓住 (to seize).

    Examples

    • 这是一个难得的学习机会，别错过。

      zhè shì yí gè nándé de xuéxí jīhuì, bié cuòguò.

      This is a rare learning opportunity, don't miss it.

    • 我一直在等一个出国的机会。

      wǒ yìzhí zài děng yí gè chūguó de jīhuì.

      I've been waiting for an opportunity to go abroad.

    • 只要有机会，我就想去试试。

      zhǐyào yǒu jīhuì, wǒ jiù xiǎng qù shìshi.

      As long as there's an opportunity, I want to give it a try.