Definition
可乘之机 (kě chéng zhī jī) is a noun phrase meaning an exploitable opportunity, especially one that an adversary could take advantage of. It refers to the opportunity itself, not the act of exploiting it. In contrast, 钻空子 (zuān kòng zi) is a verb phrase meaning to actively exploit a loophole or gap.
phrase
an opportunity that someone (usually an adversary) can exploit
Examples
- ，可乘之机。Wǒmen yào jiāqiáng guǎnlǐ, bù gěi duìshǒu liú kě chéng zhī jī.We need to strengthen management and not leave any exploitable opening for our opponents.
- ，可乘之机。Tā lìyòng gōngsī zhìdù de lòudòng, zhǎodào le kě chéng zhī jī.He exploited a loophole in the company's system and found an opportunity to take advantage.
- ，可乘之机。Tánpàn shí qiānwàn bùnéng tòulù ruòdiǎn, fǒuzé duìfāng jiù huì zhǎodào kě chéng zhī jī.During negotiations, you must never reveal your weaknesses, or the other side will find an exploitable opportunity.
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