kyun4 bin3權變权变

Jyutpingkyun4 bin3

Yalekyùhn bin

動詞

Definition

To adapt to circumstances; to act flexibly in response to changing situations.

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How it's used

Focuses on the ability to deviate from established rules or plans when faced with unexpected developments. It carries a sense of strategic flexibility rather than just simple reaction. While often used in formal or professional contexts, it is perfectly acceptable in serious discussions about problem solving.

Examples

cing4情fong3況jau5有bin3變，nei5你jiu3要sik1識dak1得kyun4權bin3變aa4呀。

The situation has changed, you need to know how to adapt.

le1呢gin2件si6事gam3咁gap1急，dim2點joeng2樣kyun4權bin3變hou2好le1呢？

This matter is so urgent, how should we adapt to the circumstances?

Common phrases

kyun4權bin3變cou3措si1施

contingency measures

ling4靈wut6活kyun4權bin3變

flexible adaptation

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 隨便, which implies acting carelessly or without standards. 權變 requires a deliberate, intelligent assessment of the situation to achieve a better outcome.