Definition
变色龙 literally means 'chameleon' (a lizard that changes color), but it's far more commonly used metaphorically in Chinese to describe a person — especially in politics or business — who constantly changes their stance, opinions, or loyalties to suit the situation. Calling someone a 变色龙 is a strong criticism, implying they are an opportunist with no fixed principles.
n.
(zoology) chameleon(figurative) a fickleopportunistic persona political turncoat
Examples
- 变色龙，。Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu yì zhī biàn sè lóng, tā de yánsè biàn de hěn kuài.There is a chameleon in the zoo; its color changes very quickly.
- 变色龙，，。Nà wèi zhèngkè shì ge biàn sè lóng, jīntiān zhīchí zhège zhèngcè, míngtiān yòu fǎnduì.That politician is a chameleon — today he supports this policy, tomorrow he opposes it.
- ，变色龙，。Zài shāngchǎng shàng, tā xiàng yì zhī biàn sè lóng, zǒng shì gēnjù lìyì gǎibiàn lìchǎng.In the business world, he is like a chameleon, always changing his position based on profit.
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