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“adapt to circumstances” in Chinese

Chinese

Also随遇而安 (suí yù ér ān)

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuí jī yìng biàn

Example

遇到问题,他能随机应变。yù dào wèn tí tā néng suí jī yìng biàn

When he encounters a problem, he can adapt to the situation.

Illustration for 随机应变 (adapt to circumstances)

How to say “adapt to circumstances” in Chinese

“Adapt to circumstances” in Chinese is 随机应变 (suí jī yìng biàn).

A person changes the response as conditions change, keeping action effective in an unexpected situation.

Full entry for 随机应变: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 随机应变

面试中,他凭经验随机应变,回答了刁钻的问题。miàn shì zhōng tā píng jīng yàn suí jī yìng biàn huí dá le diāo zuān de wèn tí

During the interview, he drew on his experience, responded flexibly, and answered the tricky question.

Tips for using 随机应变

  • In everyday conversation, it often praises a person's ability rather than a lucky choice, so it fits comments about handling a changed plan, a travel problem, or an unexpected question.

Other Chinese words for “adapt to circumstances”

他到外国留学后,很快就随遇而安。tā dào wài guó liú xué hòu hěn kuài jiù suí yù ér ān

After he went abroad to study, he quickly adapted to his circumstances.

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