契机 (qìjī): opportunity

Measure Word

一个契机 gè

这次改革是经济发展的契机。

Zhècì gǎigé shì jīngjì fāzhǎn de qìjī.

This reform is a catalyst for economic development.

我们要抓住这个契机。

Wǒmen yào zhuāzhù zhège qìjī.

We must seize this opportunity.

usage

契机 is more formal and literary than 机会 (jīhuì). It often implies a pivotal moment that could lead to significant change.

契 qì

机 jī