Meaning and Usage
"변동" refers to changes or fluctuations, often in numerical values or conditions such as prices, rates, or market situations. It is commonly used in formal or business contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often see "변동" used with economic terms like 환율 (exchange rate), 가격 (price), 주식 시장 (stock market), and 계약 조건 (contract terms).
Collocations and Patterns
- 환율 변동: exchange rate fluctuation, used when discussing currency changes.
- 가격 변동: price change, common in shopping or market contexts.
- 변동 폭: range of fluctuation, used to describe the extent of change.
- 변동성이 크다: to have high volatility, often about markets or stocks.
Usage Notes
"변동" is a noun and often appears in compound nouns or formal statements. It is not used as a verb by itself. Learners sometimes confuse "변동" with "변하다" (to change), but "변동" emphasizes the fluctuation aspect, especially in quantitative or economic contexts.