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变通

變通
biàntōng
verb HSK 7-9 #20,225

Meanings

  1. 1 to be flexible
  2. 2 to adapt
  3. 3 to make adjustments
  4. 4 to find a workaround

Examples

HSK 5
规则是死的，人是活的，要懂得变通。
Guīzé shì sǐ de, rén shì huó de, yào dǒngde biàntōng.
Rules are rigid, but people are flexible - you need to know how to adapt.
HSK 5
这个方案可以稍作变通。
Zhège fāng'àn kěyǐ shāo zuò biàntōng.
This plan can be slightly adjusted.
HSK 7-9
遇到困难要学会变通，不能死板。
Yùdào kùnnan yào xuéhuì biàntōng, bùnéng sǐbǎn.
When facing difficulties, learn to be flexible, don't be rigid.

Tips

usage
变通 is often used positively to mean creative problem-solving or pragmatic flexibility. The phrase 懂得变通 (know how to be flexible) is a common compliment for someone who is resourceful.

Stroke Order

变 biàn
通 tōng