机遇 (jī yù) — opportunity; favorable circumstance

Definition

机遇 (jīyù) is a more formal, written-style word for 'opportunity,' emphasizing favorable circumstances — compared to the everyday 机会. It pairs with 抓住 and often refers to life-changing or rare chances.

noun
opportunityfavorable circumstance

Examples

  • 机遇
    Zhè cì jī yù fēi cháng nán dé, nǐ yí dìng yào zhuā zhù.
    This opportunity is very rare; you must seize it.
  • 机遇
    Zài wēi jī zhōng wǎng wǎng yǐn cáng zhe xīn de jī yù.
    New opportunities are often hidden in crises.
  • 机遇
    Tā píng jiè zhè ge jī yù shí xiàn le zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng.
    He realized his dream by virtue of this opportunity.

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