sudden change; abrupt transformation
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to change suddenly and drastically; to undergo an abrupt transformation
formalOften used to describe a situation, trend, or condition that shifts rapidly and unexpectedly. Typically found in formal or analytical contexts.
Zhōng中
dōng东
de的
jú局
shì势
yī一
yè夜
zhī之
jiān间
jí急
biàn变
。
The situation in the Middle East changed drastically overnight.
Shì市
chǎng场
xū需
qiú求
jí急
biàn变
，
gōng公
sī司
bì必
xū须
kuài快
sù速
tiáo调
zhěng整
zhàn战
lüè略
。
The market demand underwent a sudden change, forcing the company to quickly adjust its strategy.
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Tiān天
qì气
jí急
biàn变
，
gāng刚
cái才
hái还
shì是
qíng晴
tiān天
，
xiàn现
zài在
què却
xià下
qǐ起
le了
bīng冰
báo雹
。
The weather changed abruptly; it was sunny just now, but now it's hailing.