B1 noun Formal

机遇

/tɕi˥ y˥˩/

A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a good opportunity, especially one that leads to success.

Examples

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1

我们要抓住这次难得的发展机遇。

We must seize this rare development opportunity.

2

如果你准备好了,机遇就会到来。

If you are ready, opportunities will come.

3

全球化为发展中国家带来了新机遇。

Globalization has brought new opportunities to developing countries.

Word Family

Noun
机遇
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Memory Tip

Ji (机 - machine/chance) + Yu (遇 - meet) = meeting a great chance.

Quick Quiz

面对___,我们应该果断采取行动。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 机遇

Examples

1

我们要抓住这次难得的发展机遇。

formal

We must seize this rare development opportunity.

2

如果你准备好了,机遇就会到来。

informal

If you are ready, opportunities will come.

3

全球化为发展中国家带来了新机遇。

academic

Globalization has brought new opportunities to developing countries.

4

公司面临着前所未有的机遇和挑战。

business

The company faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

5

他在北京找到了很多职业机遇。

everyday

He found many career opportunities in Beijing.

Word Family

Noun
机遇

Common Collocations

抓住机遇 to seize an opportunity
发展机遇 development opportunity
面临机遇 to face an opportunity
难得的机遇 rare opportunity
商业机遇 business opportunity

Common Phrases

历史机遇

historical opportunity

千载难逢的机遇

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

错失机遇

to miss an opportunity

Often Confused With

机遇 vs 机会

机会 (opportunity) is common; 机遇 (opportunity/fate) is more formal and often implies a significant or historical turning point.

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Usage Notes

Frequently paired with 挑战 (challenge) in formal speeches and writing.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use for small chances like 'chance to eat'; use 机会 instead.

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Memory Tip

Ji (机 - machine/chance) + Yu (遇 - meet) = meeting a great chance.

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Word Origin

'机' (chance/mechanism) and '遇' (meet/encounter).

Grammar Patterns

抓住 + 机遇 带来 + 机遇

Quick Quiz

面对___,我们应该果断采取行动。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 机遇

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