turning point; opportunity; chance
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
turning point; crucial moment; opportunity (for positive change)
formalOften refers to a critical moment that can be seized to change a situation for the better. It implies timing and potential, not just any chance. Commonly used in formal writing and speeches.
Zhè这
cì次
wēi危
jī机
yě也
shì是
yī一
gè个
gǎi改
gé革
de的
qì契
jī机
。
This crisis is also an opportunity for reform.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
zhuā抓
zhù住
zhè这
gè个
lì历
shǐ史
qì契
jī机
，
tuī推
dòng动
jīng经
jì济
zhuǎn转
xíng型
。
We must seize this historical turning point to promote economic transformation.
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Tán谈
pàn判
xiàn陷
rù入
jiāng僵
jú局
，
wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
yī一
gè个
dǎ打
pò破
jiāng僵
jú局
de的
qì契
jī机
。
The negotiations are deadlocked; we need an opportunity to break the impasse.