机会

• Pinyin: jī huì
• Hanzi breakdown: 机 (jī) — opportunity, machine, crucial point; 会 (huì) — meeting, chance, can

Meaning

Opportunity; chance. A favorable moment or situation to do something.

Used widely in conversation to talk about chances to do something, career opportunities, or favorable circumstances. Often paired with 有 (have), 给 (give), or 把握 (grasp).

Examples

1. 这是一个很好的机会。 This is a very good opportunity.
2. 我没有机会跟她说话。 I didn't have a chance to talk to her.
3. 你要好好把握这次机会。 You should seize this opportunity.

Usage Guide

Context: work, encouragement, everyday

Tone: motivational

Do Say

• 有机会我们一起吃饭吧。(Let's eat together when we get the chance.)
• 别错过这个机会。(Don't miss this opportunity.)

Don't Say

• 不要把机会和时间混用 (Don't confuse 机会 with 时间 — 机会 means a favorable chance, while 时间 means time in general)

Origin & History

Compound of 机 (opportunity, machine, crucial point) and 会 (meeting, chance). Together they express a timely opening or favorable moment.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal