bo1 dung6波動波动
Jyutpingbo1 dung6
Yalebō duhng
Definition
To fluctuate or oscillate; a dramatic rise and fall within a short period, or wave motion in physics.
- to fluctuate or oscillate; dramatic rise and fall within a short period
- technicalwave motion in physics
neutralmoneyemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the instability or unevenness of a situation rather than just a simple change. It is frequently used in professional or analytical contexts like finance or physics, but it also applies to emotional states where someone is feeling volatile or inconsistent.
Examples
The stock market has been fluctuating a lot recently, be careful.
Their mood is fluctuating wildly, what happened?
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