趁机

• 拼音: chèn jī
• 汉字拆解: 趁 = 走 (walk) + 㐱 (phonetic); 机 = 木 (wood) + 几 (small table, phonetic)

含义

To seize the opportunity; to take advantage of the chance. Doing something while the conditions are favorable.

Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context. Neutral when simply meaning to make good use of an opportunity. Slightly negative when implying opportunism or taking advantage of a situation for personal gain.

例句

1. 他趁机向老板提出了加薪的要求。
2. 小偷趁机混入了人群逃跑了。
3. 趁机多了解一下当地的风土人情。

用法指南

语境: opportunity, strategy, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 趁机问问他对这件事的看法。(Take this opportunity to ask him his opinion on this matter.)
• 她趁机推销了自己的产品。(She took the opportunity to promote her products.)

错误说法

• 我趁机帮助他 (趁机 implies personal benefit; for selfless help, just say 我帮助了他)

起源与历史

Compound of 趁 (to take advantage of) and 机 (opportunity, chance). Literally 'following the opportunity.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal