Meaning
多变 describes something that changes frequently or unpredictably. It combines 多 (many, much) with 变 (change) to convey the idea of frequent or numerous changes. This word is commonly used to describe weather, situations, personalities, or moods that are unstable or inconsistent.
Usage
多变 is often used in slightly formal or written contexts to describe patterns of change. It frequently appears in phrases like 天气多变 (changeable weather) or 性格多变 (mercurial personality). The word carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, suggesting unpredictability or lack of stability.
Examples
- 01春天的天气多变，早晚温差很大。, .Spring weather is changeable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening.
- 02国际形势多变，我们必须做好各种准备。, .The international situation is volatile, so we must prepare for all possibilities.
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Common collocations
- 天气多变changeable weather
- 性格多变mercurial personality
- 形势多变volatile situation
- 变化多端extremely changeable
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 多 (many) with 变 (change) in a straightforward manner to express the concept of frequent or multiple changes, a common word-formation pattern in modern Chinese.