趁
chèn
Meaning
- to avail oneself of
- to take advantage of
Definition
介词，表示利用（时间、机会等）。
Preposition meaning to take advantage of (time, opportunity, etc.).
Usage
常用在动词前，表示在某个有利时机或条件下做某事。
Often used before a verb to indicate doing something at a favorable time or under favorable conditions.
Examples
- 1 趁热吃，凉了就不好吃了。 (Eat while it's hot, it won't taste good when cold.)
- 2 趁年轻多学点东西。 (Learn more while you're young.)
- 3 趁假期出去旅游一趟。 (Take a trip during the holiday.)
- 4 趁他还没走，快把文件给他。 (Give him the documents before he leaves.)
- 5 趁机溜出了房间。 (Took the opportunity to slip out of the room.)
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