机
machine; airplane; opportunity; key
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesnoun
machine; machinery
Refers to mechanical or electrical devices that perform work.
Mom uses a sewing machine to make clothes.
There are many tractors in the factory.
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I just bought a new typewriter.
Transplanters greatly improve farming efficiency.
This old machine can no longer be used.
noun
airplane; aircraft
Short for 飞机, commonly used in colloquial and formal contexts.
The airport is full of all kinds of passenger planes.
Military transport planes are delivering supplies.
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We saw a flock of planes flying overhead.
I was nervous when I took a plane for the first time.
The airline has added multiple new routes.
noun
key link; crucial juncture
formalUsed to describe critical points in events or systems.
This negotiation is the key link to successful cooperation.
He found a turning point in the whole incident.
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The lifeline of this project lies in technological breakthroughs.
He seized this business opportunity.
A glimmer of hope emerged in this crisis.
noun
opportunity; occasion
Refers to favorable moments or chances to act.
We must seize this rare opportunity.
He solved the sudden problem by acting according to circumstances.
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This opportunity will never come again.
He seized the good chance for the job interview.
We can act once the time is right.
noun
organism function; organic
formalUsed in scientific and technical contexts, especially chemistry and biology.
Organic food refers to food that does not use chemical pesticides.
We need to learn the basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry.
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The human body has many complex physiological functions.
Organic compounds contain carbon elements.
This organic fertilizer is more friendly to the soil.
noun
important affairs; daily business
formalUsed in formal and literary contexts, often paired with 日理万机.
The prime minister deals with countless affairs every day and is very hardworking.
His daily affairs are very complicated.
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This leader has to handle a large number of important affairs every day.
He is busy handling all kinds of company affairs.
He who is busy with government affairs hardly has any rest time.
noun
thought; intention; motive
Refers to intentions, motives, or secret thoughts.
He had a bad idea and wanted to steal something from the shop.
He harbored murderous intentions and wanted to take revenge on his enemy.
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She saw through my thoughts at a glance.
He had the idea of quitting his job and switching careers.
This spy stole the other party's confidential information.
adjective
flexible; alert; quick-witted
Describes people who are quick-thinking and adaptable.
He is very quick-witted and solved the problem quickly.
The police were very alert and spotted a suspicious person.
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This robot has flexible response capabilities.
He is a leader who can adapt flexibly to changes.
The dog was very alert and barked when it heard a noise.
noun
surname Ji
Used as a family name in China.
My colleague's surname is Ji, and his name is Ji Ming.
Teacher Ji is our Chinese teacher.