shìjī

事机

Word · NounTraditional事機

secret matter; timing

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

noun

confidential matter; secret that must be kept

formal

Refers to matters requiring secrecy, often in political, military, or business contexts.

Shì事
jī机
bài败
lù露
 ，
jì计
huà划
bù不
dé得
bù不
zhōng中
zhǐ止
 。

The secret was exposed, and the plan had to be aborted.

Tā他
yán严
shǒu守
shì事
jī机
 ，
wèi未
xiàng向
rèn任
hé何
rén人
tòu透
lù露
 。

He strictly guarded the secret, not revealing it to anyone.

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Shì事
jī机
wài外
xiè泄
 ，
dǎo导
zhì致
zhěng整
gè个
xíng行
dòng动
shī失
bài败
 。

The confidential matter leaked out, causing the entire operation to fail.

2.

noun

timing of action; opportune moment; situation

formal

Often used in strategic or military contexts to refer to the right moment for action.

Yán延
wù误
shì事
jī机
 ，
hòu后
huǐ悔
mò莫
jí及
 。

To miss the opportune moment is to regret it too late.

Tā他
shàn善
yú于
bǎ把
wò握
shì事
jī机
 ，
měi每
měi每
chéng成
gōng功
 。

He is good at seizing the right timing and succeeds every time.

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Shì事
jī机
jǐn紧
pò迫
 ，
bì必
xū须
lì立
jí即
xíng行
dòng动
 。

The timing is critical; immediate action is necessary.

Shì事
jī机
chéng成
shú熟
 ，
jì计
huà划
kě可
yǐ以
shí实
shī施
le了
 。

The opportunity has matured; the plan can now be implemented.