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机会 (jīhuì) vs 可能性 (kěnéng xìng): use 机会 when referring to a specific opportunity, while 可能性 denotes a general possibility without the implication of a favorable moment.
Learners often confuse 机会 with 可能 (kě néng), which means possibility rather than opportunity. Use 机会 in contexts describing specific chances, while 可能 can refer to potential situations. It is generally used in both formal and informal settings.
As an HSK Level 3 word, 机会 connects to other words related to events and actions, such as 参加 (cān jiā, to participate) and 选择 (xuǎn zé, to choose). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe decisions and actions taken at particular moments.
Learners may mistakenly use 机会 when they mean potential or possibility, leading to phrases like '这个是一个可能的机会' (Zhège shì yīgè kěnéng de jīhuì), which is incorrect. Instead, they should simply use 可能 (kě néng) for that context.
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How to say opportunity in Chinese
“opportunity” in Chinese is机会
机会 (jī huì) refers to an opportunity or chance to do something, often in a favorable context. It is commonly used in both personal and professional situations, such as job opportunities or chances to participate in events. The nuance here is that it implies a moment that can lead to positive outcomes if seized.
When to use 机会
Learners often confuse 机会 with 可能 (kě néng), which means possibility rather than opportunity. Use 机会 in contexts describing specific chances, while 可能 can refer to potential situations. It is generally used in both formal and informal settings.
机会 or something close to it
机会 (jīhuì) vs 可能性 (kěnéng xìng): use 机会 when referring to a specific opportunity, while 可能性 denotes a general possibility without the implication of a favorable moment.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 机会 when they mean potential or possibility, leading to phrases like '这个是一个可能的机会' (Zhège shì yīgè kěnéng de jīhuì), which is incorrect. Instead, they should simply use 可能 (kě néng) for that context.
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Grammar Patterns of 机会
机会 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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哪怕____不大，我还是要去试一试。
Even if the chance is slim, I still want to give it a try.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 机会
You can say '我有一个好机会' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè hǎo jī huì) meaning 'I have a good opportunity.'
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