Meaning
波动 describes movement that rises and falls in an irregular or wave-like pattern. It's commonly used for prices, emotions, temperatures, or any value that changes up and down over time rather than moving in one steady direction.
Usage
Most frequently used in economic, financial, and statistical contexts to describe market prices, exchange rates, or data trends. Also used for natural phenomena like temperature changes or water levels. In formal writing and news reports, it often appears as a noun (fluctuation), while in everyday speech it functions more as a verb (to fluctuate).
Examples
- 01最近股市波动很大，投资者要谨慎。, .The stock market has been fluctuating a lot recently, so investors need to be cautious.
- 02她的情绪波动可能是因为工作压力太大。.Her mood swings might be due to excessive work pressure.
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Common collocations
- 价格波动price fluctuation
- 情绪波动emotional fluctuation, mood swings
- 市场波动market volatility
- 大幅波动to fluctuate greatly, large fluctuation
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'wave-movement,' combining 波 (wave) and 动 (movement) to evoke the image of undulating waves, which metaphorically represents any back-and-forth changes in value or intensity.