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七十二变 — “Numerous and varied tactics or methods”

七十二变 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “numerous and varied tactics or methods”. Constant transformations; versatile and ever-changing strategies. Literally, “seventy-two transformations”.

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七十二变 Pronunciation and Pinyin

七十二变 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
七
qī2the number seven
十
shí2the number ten
二
èr2the number two
变
biàn8change, transform, become

Example Sentence with 七十二变

为了应对市场的快速变化,这家公司必须拥有七十二变的能力,不断调整产品和策略。
To cope with rapid market changes, this company must possess the ability to make numerous transformations, constantly adjusting its products and strategies.

Idioms Related to 七十二变

Synonyms of 七十二变

  • biàn变huà化duō多duān端full of unpredictable changes

Antonyms of 七十二变

  • yī一chéng成bù不biàn变remain unchanged

More idioms starting with 七

  • qī七qī七bā八bā八more or less; in bits and pieces
  • qī七shàng上bā八xià下agitated and restless
  • qī七shàng上bā八luò落agitated and unsettled
  • qī七le了bā八dāng当Everything is properly arranged and settled
  • qī七shì事bā八shì事numerous and jumbled matters
  • qī七dào倒bā八wāi歪in complete disarray
  • qī七shí十èr二háng行all trades and professions
  • qī七kǒu口bā八zuǐ嘴many people talking at once
  • qī七zuǐ嘴bā八zhāng张many people talking at once
  • qī七zuǐ嘴bā八shé舌many people talking at once
  • qī七dà大bā八xiǎo小of varying or uneven sizes
  • qī七zi子bā八xù婿a large and thriving family

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Questions about 七十二变

What does 七十二变 mean?

七十二变 (qī shí èr biàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “numerous and varied tactics or methods”.

How do you pronounce 七十二变?

七十二变 is pronounced qī shí èr biàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 七十二变 literally mean?

Literally, 七十二变 means “seventy-two transformations”. It is used to mean “numerous and varied tactics or methods”.

What is the Chinese definition of 七十二变?

变化多端的策略、手法和方法

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