fung1 wan4 bin3 waan6風雲變幻风云变幻
Jyutpingfung1 wan4 bin3 waan6
Yalefūng wàhn bin waahn
Definition
Unstable and fast-changing; used to describe a rapidly fluctuating situation.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of dramatic, large scale instability rather than minor fluctuations. It is frequently used in contexts involving politics, markets, or major historical shifts. It implies that the changes are not just frequent but also potentially chaotic or difficult to control.
Examples
The political situation has been very unstable lately, and everyone is quite worried.
The business world is unpredictable; who could have guessed they would go out of business?
Related words
Common phrases
the political situation is volatile
the business landscape is unpredictable
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal moods or minor daily inconveniences, as the term is reserved for significant, often external, shifts in circumstances.
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