No. 6,379 in Chinese
投机
"Opportunism" or "speculation."
In a sentence
他喜欢投机取巧，总是寻找捷径来完成任务。
He likes to exploit opportunities and often looks for shortcuts to complete tasks.
In this sentence, '投机' means 'exploit opportunities,' typically with a connotation of opportunism or seeking advantage unconventionally.
市场上有许多投机者试图通过短期投资获利。
There are many speculators in the market who try to profit through short-term investments.
Here, '投机' refers to 'speculation,' especially in the context of financial markets or trading activities aiming for short-term gains.
他的观点虽然大胆，但在某些方面与现实投机。
His views are bold, but in some aspects they align with reality.
In this case, '投机' means 'align with,' implying a congruence or correspondence with certain aspects.
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