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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