Definition
契机 (qì jī) is a critical opportunity that marks a turning point or juncture, often leading to significant change. It differs from 时机 (shí jī, 'timing') and 机遇 (jī yù, 'favorable opportunity') by emphasizing the transformative nature of the moment. Compared to 转折点 (zhuǎn zhé diǎn, 'turning point'), 契机 carries a stronger sense of seizing an opportunity.
noun
critical opportunityturning pointjuncture
Easily confused
- 奇迹qí jìsound-alikemiracle, marvel, wonder
Examples
- 契机。Zhè cì jīngjì gǎigé shì fāzhǎn de guānjiàn qì jī.This economic reform is a critical opportunity for development.
- 契机，。Wǒmen yào zhuāzhù zhège qì jī, tíshēng gōngsī jìngzhēnglì.We must seize this turning point to enhance the company's competitiveness.
- 契机。Zhè chǎng wēijī fǎn'ér chéng le chuàngxīn de qì jī.This crisis instead became a juncture for innovation.
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