how to write chen(take advantage of) in chinese

趁

pinyinchèn
radicals走Stroke count12
eanglish meaningtake advantage of; avail oneself of; be rich in; be possessed of; while

Stroke order of the Chinese character "趁" (chen)

Handwriting

v. （利用机会） take advantage of; avail oneself of:

1. 我想趁这个机会讲几句话。
I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few words.

v. [方] （富有; 拥有） be rich in; be possessed of:

1. 趁钱
have pots of money

prep. （利用时间） while:

1. 趁风起帆
set sail when the wind is fair;

2. 趁他还没来，我先告诉你。
I am telling you first before he arrives.

3. 趁着雨还不大，咱们快走吧!
Let's go right now before it's raining hard.

4. 这面趁热吃吧。
Eat the noodles while they are hot.