si4 gei1時機时机
Jyutpingsi4 gei1
Yalesìh gēi
Definition
Opportunity; an opportune moment or a highly favorable time.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a strategic window of time where conditions are favorable for an action. It carries a slightly more formal or analytical tone than the more common 機會, which is used for general chances or possibilities. When you want to emphasize that the timing is perfect for success, this is the word to choose.
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Do you think now is the right moment to make a move?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct synonym for general luck or a random chance. It implies a calculated or situational readiness that is absent in the more generic 機會.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
