变动 (biàn dòng) — to change (in plans, policies, situations); to fluctuate (in prices, numbers, data)
Definition
变动 covers a concrete, often large-scale change in plans, policies, or numbers. Compared to 变化 (more general, can be gradual), 变动 implies a more notable shift.
verb
to change (in plans, policies, situations)to fluctuate (in prices, numbers, data)
Examples
- 变动。Gōng sī de jì huà zuì jìn biàn dòng le.The company's plan recently changed.
- 变动。Gǔ shì de jià gé biàn dòng hěn dà.Stock market prices fluctuate a lot.
- 变动。Huán jìng biàn dòng huì yǐng xiǎng wǒ men de jué dìng.Environmental changes will affect our decision.
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