趁 chèn

趁（chèn）means “趁 = 'while, taking advantage of' — do something while a good moment/condition lasts”. 趁 introduces a favorable time or condition one should seize before it passes: 趁 + [moment] + [action]. Formation: 趁 + 时机/状态 + 动词短语

趁 = 'while, taking advantage of' — do something while a good moment/condition lasts

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Formation

趁 + 时机/状态 + 动词短语

Explanation

趁 introduces a favorable time or condition one should seize before it passes: 趁 + [moment] + [action]. 趁热吃 = eat it while it's hot; 趁现在 = while there's still time / right now. It stresses acting before the chance is gone.

Examples

饭菜 趁 热吃才好吃。
fàncài chèn rè chī cái hǎochī.
The food tastes good only if you eat it while it's hot.
趁 现在还早，我们快走吧。
chèn xiànzài hái zǎo, wǒmen kuài zǒu ba.
While it's still early, let's get going.

Note

Often followed by 着: 趁热吃 / 趁着年轻多学习.

FAQ

趁 — what does it mean and how is it used?

趁 = 'while, taking advantage of' — do something while a good moment/condition lasts. 趁 introduces a favorable time or condition one should seize before it passes: 趁 + [moment] + [action]. 趁热吃 = eat it while it's hot; 趁现在 = while there's still time / right now. It stresses acting before the chance is gone.

趁 — how do you form it?

趁 + 时机/状态 + 动词短语

趁 — any usage notes?

Often followed by 着: 趁热吃 / 趁着年轻多学习.

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