可乘之机

• ピンイン: kě chéng zhī jī
• 漢字の分解: 可 = able; 乘 = ride/exploit; 之 = possessive particle; 机 = opportunity

意味

付け入る隙（を与える）

A literary expression describing a situation where weaknesses or gaps can be exploited. Often used in contexts involving competition, conflict, or strategy. The phrase implies that vigilance is needed to prevent others from finding such opportunities.

例文

1. 网络安全漏洞给黑客提供了可乘之机。
2. 管理松懈会让不法分子有可乘之机。
3. 他们的内部矛盾让竞争对手找到了可乘之机。

使い方ガイド

場面: business, security, strategy

トーン: cautionary

正しい言い方

• 不要给竞争对手留下可乘之机。(Don't leave any openings for competitors to exploit.)
• 经济危机给投机者提供了可乘之机。(The economic crisis gave speculators an opportunity to exploit.)

避ける言い方

• 今天有可乘之机去看电影。(Don't use 可乘之机 for casual opportunities — use 机会 instead; this phrase implies exploitation)

起源と歴史

Classical Chinese idiom from strategic literature. 可乘 means 'able to ride/exploit' and 之机 means 'the opportunity.'

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Educated