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变通

biàn tōng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • pragmatic
  • flexible
  • to act differently in different situations
  • to accommodate to circumstances

Definition

根据实际情况灵活调整，不拘泥于固定模式。

Flexibility in adapting to circumstances; not sticking to fixed patterns.

Usage

常用于描述处理问题时不固执己见，能灵活应对变化。

Often used to describe someone who is not stubborn and can adapt flexibly to changes when dealing with problems.

Examples

  • 1 遇到突发情况，我们要学会变通，不要死守原计划。 (When encountering unexpected situations, we need to learn to be flexible and not stick rigidly to the original plan.)
  • 2 他是个很会变通的人，总是能找到解决问题的巧妙方法。 (He is a very flexible person who always finds clever ways to solve problems.)
  • 3 在谈判中，适当的变通可以促成双方达成共识。 (In negotiations, appropriate flexibility can help both sides reach a consensus.)
  • 4 教育方式需要变通，因材施教才能激发学生的潜能。 (Teaching methods need to be flexible; teaching according to students' aptitudes can unlock their potential.)
  • 5 虽然规则很重要，但在特殊情况下也要懂得变通。 (Although rules are important, one should also know how to be flexible in special circumstances.)

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