趁着 (chèn zhāo) — taking advantage of (a time or situation); while (the opportunity lasts)
Definition
Preposition meaning 'while (X is still the case)' or 'taking advantage of (X)' — typically pairs with a short clause of circumstance before the main action. Use the main clause to express what the speaker does to benefit from that window.
preposition
taking advantage of (a time or situation)while (the opportunity lasts)
Examples
- 趁着，。chèn zhāo Xiàn zài hái yǒu shí jiān, wǒ men zài fù xí yí biàn.While we still have time, let's review one more time.
- 趁着，。chèn zhāo Tiān qì hǎo, wǒ men chū qù sàn bù ba.Since the weather is nice, let's go for a walk.
- 趁着，。chèn zhāo Nián qīng, duō xué diǎn dōng xī.Take advantage of your youth to learn more.
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