Definition
生机 (shēng jī) refers to the life force or vitality that makes something grow and thrive, often used for nature or living things. It also means a 'chance to live' when someone is in danger. It is more poetic and abstract than 活力 (huó lì 'energy, vigor'), which is about active physical or mental energy, and 生命力 (shēng mìng lì 'life force') is more literal and biological.
noun
vitalitylife forcechance to livereprieve from death
Easily confused
- 升级shēng jísound-aliketo upgrade, to promote (to a higher level, grade, or version)
Examples
- 生机。Zhè chǎng chūnyǔ gěi dàdì dài lái le shēng jī.This spring rain has brought vitality to the earth.
- 生机。Yīshēng shuō tā hái yǒu yì sī shēng jī.The doctor said he still has a slim chance to live.
- ，生机。Kū sǐ de shù yòu zhǎng chū xīn yá, chōngmǎn le shēng jī.The dead tree has sprouted new shoots, full of vitality.
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