乘势
chéng​shì

to seize the opportunity

chéng​shì to seize the opportunity
  1. 乘 chéng
    to take advantage of
    To avail oneself of an opportunity, circumstances, or someone's weakness.
  2. 势 勢 shì
    opportunity
    (bound form) opportunity; favorable circumstances; timing

chéng​shì to use power
  1. 乘 chéng
    to take advantage of
    To avail oneself of an opportunity, circumstances, or someone's weakness.
  2. 势 勢 shì nounverb
    power
    (bound form) power; influence; authority; momentum