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契机 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
契机qìjīopportunityHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #26027, Very Hard
契机qìjīturning pointHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #26027, Very Hard
契机qìjījunctureHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #26027, Very Hard
qìjī(qi4ji1)qi ji T4
  1. 1opportunity
  2. 2turning point
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March 24, 2026

契机(契機)qìjī(qi4ji1)

契机 refers to a crucial moment or opportunity that leads to significant change or development. It is often used in contexts related to personal growth, career advancements, or pivotal events in history that lead to new directions.

Strokes15Frequency#26027DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, recognizing and seizing a 契机 is often seen as a key factor in success, reflecting the value placed on timing and opportunity in business and personal development.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'key' (契) that unlocks a door to a 'turning point' (机) in your life. Visualize holding this key at a crucial moment, representing the chance to open new possibilities.

Meanings of 契机

qìjī(qi4ji1)
1opportunity
2turning point
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About 契机

契机Simplified
契機Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

转折点 (zhuǎnzhédiǎn) — use 契机 for moments that create opportunities, while 转折点 emphasizes a turning point in a situation.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in more formal contexts, such as academic discussions or professional settings. Common collocations include '历史契机' (historical turning point) and '人生契机' (life opportunity). Be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing 契 (qì) can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 契机 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of advanced concepts related to opportunity. It connects with terms like 机会 (jī huì - opportunity) and 变化 (biàn huà - change), which may help in recognizing similar themes in language study.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 契机 with 机会 (jī huì), which simply means 'opportunity'. A common mistake is saying '我有一个机会' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè jī huì) when they mean 'I have a turning point' instead of 'I have an opportunity'.

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Component characters

契qìdeed, bond, contract; to engrave
HSK 79 strokes大
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机Jīmachine
HSK 16 strokes木
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How to say opportunity in Chinese

“opportunity” in Chinese is契机qìjī

契机 refers to a crucial moment or opportunity that leads to significant change or development. It is often used in contexts related to personal growth, career advancements, or pivotal events in history that lead to new directions.

When to use 契机

This term is typically used in more formal contexts, such as academic discussions or professional settings. Common collocations include '历史契机' (historical turning point) and '人生契机' (life opportunity). Be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing 契 (qì) can change the meaning.

契机 or something close to it

转折点 (zhuǎnzhédiǎn) — use 契机 for moments that create opportunities, while 转折点 emphasizes a turning point in a situation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 契机 with 机会 (jī huì), which simply means 'opportunity'. A common mistake is saying '我有一个机会' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè jī huì) when they mean 'I have a turning point' instead of 'I have an opportunity'.

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It refers to an important opportunity or turning point that can significantly impact one's life or decisions.

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