伺机 (sì jī) — to wait for an opportunity, to watch for one's chance
Definition
伺机 (sì jī) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to lie in wait for the right moment' — often with a strategic, patient, or scheming tone, unlike the neutral 趁机 which simply means 'seizing a moment already there'.
verb
to wait for an opportunityto watch for one's chance
Examples
- 伺机。Dí rén sì jī fā dòng gōng jī.The enemy is waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack.
- ，伺机。Tā qián fú zài àn chù, sì jī xíng dòng.He lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to act.
- 伺机。Tóu zī zhě sì jī mǎi rù dī jià gǔ piào.Investors are waiting for an opportunity to buy low-priced stocks.
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