English–Chinese
“fluctuate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbō dòng
Example
股价常常波动，投资要谨慎。gǔ jià cháng cháng bō dòng tóu zī yào jǐn shèn
Stock prices often fluctuate, so investing requires caution.
How to say “fluctuate” in Chinese
“Fluctuate” in Chinese is 波动 (bō dòng).
An unstable up-and-down pattern that keeps returning instead of moving steadily in one direction.
Example sentences with 波动
受政策影响，汇率可能在短期内波动。shòu zhèng cè yíng xiǎng huì lǜ kě néng zài duǎn qī nèi bō dòng
Affected by policy, exchange rates may fluctuate in the short term.
Tips for using 波动
- Unlike a one-time jump, this word suggests movement over a period, so time words such as "often" or "recently" fit naturally with it.