HSK 7
趁
趁 (chèn) - Taking advantage of, while
Explanation
'趁' is used to express taking advantage of a favorable moment or opportunity, often emphasizing urgency or limited time. The common structure is '趁 + (time/condition), ...' or '趁着'. For example: '趁你还年轻' means 'while you are still young', and '趁火车还没开' is 'while the train has not yet departed'. This word makes the sentence more natural when one wants to emphasize seizing an opportunity.
Examples
Learn “趁” effectively
The grammar point “趁” (趁 (chèn) - Taking advantage of, while) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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