Definition
变化莫测 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes something or someone that changes so frequently and unpredictably that it cannot be anticipated or understood. It is often used for weather, markets, political situations, or a person’s mood. The literal meaning is 'changes so much they can't be measured'.
f.e.
unpredictableconstantly changing
idiom
capriciousvolatile
Examples
- 变化莫测，，。Zhèlǐ de tiānqì biàn huā, zǎoshang hái qíngtiān, xiàwǔ jiù xià yǔ le.The weather here is unpredictable — sunny in the morning, rainy in the afternoon.
- 变化莫测，。Zuìjìn de gǔshì biàn huā, shuí yě bù gǎn qīngyì tóuzī.The stock market has been so volatile lately that no one dares to invest casually.
- 变化莫测，，。Tā de qíngxù biàn huā, yíhuìr gāoxìng, yíhuìr shēngqì.His mood is fickle — happy one moment, angry the next.
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