伺机

HSK 7-9

sìjī

wait for an opportunity; seize the moment

Explanation

to watch for one's chance

Examples

他伺机而动。

tā sìjī ér dòng

He acted opportunistically.

我们要伺机采取行动。

wǒmen yào sìjī qǔdài hángdòng

We should act when the opportunity arises.