thừa cơ
[tʰɨə˨˩ kəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to seize the opportunity to, to make use of the occasion to
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] muốn thừa cơ kết giao với đại quan nhà Tống chuẩn bị làm nội ứng cho việc đánh Tống sau này.[…] he wanted to use the occasion to enter in contact with a high Sòng dynasty mandarin ready to turn informant in order to beat the Sòng later on.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thừa cơ” mean?
(verb) to seize the opportunity to, to make use of the occasion to
Is “thừa cơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“seize the opportunity” (English) — near equivalent.