变色龙

變色龍

biànsèlóng

noun #24,301

Measure Word

一只变色龙 zhī

Meanings

1 chameleon
2 a person who constantly changes their position or allegiance

Characters

dragon; here used in animal names

Examples

变色龙会根据环境改变体色。

Biàn sè lóng huì gēn jù huán jìng gǎi biàn tǐ sè.

Chameleons change their body color according to their environment.

他是个政治变色龙，经常改变立场。

Tā shì gè zhèng zhì biàn sè lóng, jīng cháng gǎi biàn lì chǎng.

He is a political chameleon who frequently changes his position.

Tips

usage

变色龙 is used both literally (the reptile) and figuratively to describe someone who adapts their opinions, personality, or loyalties to suit their circumstances — an opportunist.

Stroke Order

变 biàn

色 sè

龙 lóng