机遇

機遇

jīyù

noun HSK 4 #8,950

Meanings

1 opportunity; lucky chance
2 favorable circumstances

Characters

opportunity; chance

to meet; to encounter

Examples

机遇是留给有准备的人的。

Jīyù shì liú gěi yǒu zhǔnbèi de rén de.

Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.

他抓住了这个难得的机遇。

Tā zhuāzhù le zhège nándé de jīyù.

He seized this rare opportunity.

挑战和机遇并存。

Tiǎozhàn hé jīyù bìngcún.

Challenges and opportunities coexist.

Tips

usage

机遇 is more formal/literary than 机会. Use 机遇 for significant life or career opportunities, and 机会 for everyday chances.

Stroke Order

机 jī

遇 yù