Definition
瞬息万变 is a four-character idiom meaning 'changing rapidly from moment to moment' or 'in a constant state of flux'. It literally describes changes that happen in the blink of an eye (瞬息 = instant, 万变 = myriad changes). Use it to describe situations, markets, technologies, or trends that shift very quickly.
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changing rapidly from moment to momentin a constant state of flux
Examples
- 瞬息万变，。Shìchǎng hángqíng shùn xī wàn biàn, tóuzīzhě bìxū shíkè guānzhù.Market conditions change rapidly; investors must keep a constant watch.
- 瞬息万变，。Guójì xíngshì shùn xī wàn biàn, wǒmen xūyào línghuó yìngduì.The international situation is changing rapidly; we need to respond flexibly.
- 瞬息万变，。Kējì fāzhǎn shùn xī wàn biàn, zuótiān de jìshù jīntiān kěnéng jiù guòshí le.Technology develops rapidly; yesterday's technology may be outdated today.
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