乘机

乘機

chéngjī

verb #29,034

Meanings

1 to take the opportunity
2 to seize the chance
3 to take a plane (literal)

Characters

to ride; to take advantage of

opportunity; machine; aircraft

Examples

他乘机提出了自己的建议。

Tā chéngjī tíchū le zìjǐ de jiànyì.

He seized the opportunity to put forward his suggestions.

我明天乘机去上海出差。

Wǒ míngtiān chéngjī qù Shànghǎi chūchāi.

I'm flying to Shanghai on a business trip tomorrow.

Tips

usage

乘机 has two distinct uses: (1) figurative — 'to seize the opportunity,' often with a slightly opportunistic or strategic sense; (2) literal — 'to board/ride a plane.' Context usually makes clear which is meant.

Stroke Order

乘 chéng

机 jī