变数 (biàn shù) — (mathematics) variable; (figurative) uncertain factor, variable (that can change a situation)
Definition
A 'variable' — used literally for an unknown quantity in math (like in an equation) and figuratively for an unpredictable factor that could change a situation or plan.
noun
(mathematics) variable(figurative) uncertain factorvariable (that can change a situation)
Examples
- 变数。Zhè ge fāng chéng lǐ yǒu sān gè biàn shù.There are three variables in this equation.
- 变数，。Jì huà hái yǒu hěn duō biàn shù, bù néng què dìng.There are still many uncertain factors in the plan; we can't be sure.
- ，变数。Shì chǎng biàn huà tài kuài, chōng mǎn le biàn shù.The market changes too fast; it's full of variables.
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