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    Expressing "adapt to change" with 应变 (yìngbiàn)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 懂得 + 应变

    Explanation

    The verb 应变 (yìngbiàn) means "to adapt to change" or "to respond to a situation," combining 应 (respond) and 变 (change). It describes the ability to react flexibly when circumstances shift. It often appears in contexts discussing problem-solving skills or crisis management.

    Examples

    • 遇到突发情况，你要学会随机应变。

      Yù dào tūfā qíngkuàng, nǐ yào xuéhuì suíjī yìngbiàn.

      When encountering unexpected situations, you need to learn to adapt on the spot.

    • 她的应变能力很强，什么问题都能处理。

      Tā de yìngbiàn nénglì hěn qiáng, shénme wèntí dōu néng chǔlǐ.

      She has a strong ability to adapt and can handle any problem.

    • 做生意需要灵活应变，不能太死板。

      Zuò shēngyì xūyào línghuó yìngbiàn, bù néng tài sǐbǎn.

      Doing business requires flexible adaptation; you can't be too rigid.

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