Learn a Chinese Character - 趁 (chèn) - While / Take advantage of

1. Character Basics 汉字基本信息

Radical: 走 (Footstep, indicating movement) 部首：走

Stroke Count: 12 笔画数：12

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chèn 拼音：chèn

3. Meaning 含义

While; Take advantage of 趁：趁着；利用

4. Common Words 常用词汇

趁机 (chèn jī) - Take advantage of an opportunity 趁机：利用机会
趁早 (chèn zǎo) - As early as possible 趁早：尽早

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“趁” is often used to indicate taking advantage of a certain situation or time. For example, "趁现在" (while it's still now). “趁” 常用于表示利用某种情况或时间。例如，“趁现在”（趁着现在）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the concept of "taking advantage of the right time" is highly valued. 在中国文化中，“抓住时机”的观念备受重视。

7. Example Sentence 例句

趁天气好，我们去爬山吧。 (While the weather is good, let's go climbing.) 趁天气好，我们去爬山吧。：趁天气好，我们去爬山吧。

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember "趁" by associating it with the idea of "seizing the moment" as the radical "走" implies movement and taking action. 你可以将“趁”与“抓住时机”的概念联系起来记忆，因为部首“走”意味着行动和抓住时机。