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趁
chèn
Description
“趁”的意思是利用某个好的时机去做事情，常常说“趁着”。
"趁" means to take advantage of a good opportunity to do something, often used as "趁着".
比如天气好、还有时间的时候，你就可以“趁”这个机会做你想做的事。
For example, when the weather is good or you have time, you can "趁" this chance to do what you want.
Meanings
趁chèn
to take advantage of (a time or chance)
趁天还没黑，我们快走吧。
Let's leave quickly before it gets dark.
趁着chènzhe
while; taking advantage of the moment when
趁着今天有空，我去买点东西。
Since I have free time today, I'll go buy some things.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
趁 stresses seizing a favorable moment; often paired with 着 as 趁着.
- Etymology
originally meant 'to chase/follow', later 'to make use of a chance'.
In videos
“我想为什么不趁今天这个机会”
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