趁

chèn
HSK 5
#2,105 most
frequent character
to avail oneself of, to take advantage of
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

趁 joins 走, a person running, with 㐱 zhěn as the sound part. The running part gives the first sense: carrying a heavy load so you can hardly move. The modern meaning 'take advantage of' was borrowed for its sound, not from the picture.

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Example Sentences

我趁机去了一趟商店。
wǒ chènjī qùle yītàng shāngdiàn 。
I took the opportunity to go to the store.
他趁着大雨，轻松地完成了工作。
tā chèn zháo dàyǔ ， qīngsōng dì wánchéng le gōngzuò 。
He took advantage of the heavy rain to finish his work easily.
我们应该趁年轻多旅游。
wǒmen yīnggāi chèn niánqīng duō lǚyóu 。
We should take advantage of our youth to travel more.

Grammar Points

HSK 5
Opportune timing with "chen"

Words with similar meanings

利用lìyòng
to utilize
This term emphasizes making practical use of something, often with a sense of resourcefulness.
抓住zhuāzhù
to seize
This term conveys a more proactive action of taking hold of an opportunity or chance.

Homophones

称chèn
to fit, to match, to suit

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