Meaning and Usage
"机遇" (jī yù) refers to a favorable opportunity or chance, often implying a positive event that can be seized for advancement or success. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, especially when discussing career, business, or life-changing moments.
Common Collocations
- 抓住机遇 (zhuāzhù jīyù): to seize an opportunity
- 难得的机遇 (nándé de jīyù): a rare opportunity
- 面临机遇 (miànlín jīyù): to face an opportunity
Usage Notes
"机遇" often carries a sense of timing and fortune, suggesting that the opportunity is not just available but also favorable and worth taking. It differs from the more general "机会" (jīhuì), which means opportunity but can be more neutral or broad. "机遇" is often used in contexts emphasizing the importance and value of the chance.
Common Confusion
Learners sometimes confuse "机遇" with "机会". While both mean "opportunity," "机遇" usually implies a more significant or advantageous chance, often with a positive connotation of luck or timing, whereas "机会" can be used more generally for any chance or occasion.