volatile in Chinese
volatile in Chinese is 不稳定, 一触即发 — volatile means likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
volatile in Chinese
不稳定
Pronounced: bù wěn dìng
(of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.
一触即发
Pronounced: yī chù jí fā
(of a situation) Potentially violent.
What does "volatile" mean?
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adjective Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
"Stock prices were extremely volatile after the announcement."
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adjective Evaporating quickly at normal temperatures.
"Petrol is a highly volatile liquid."
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adjective In computing, describing memory whose contents are lost when power is removed.
"RAM is volatile memory, unlike a hard drive."
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volatile in a sentence
- Stock prices were extremely volatile after the announcement.
- He has a volatile temper and can snap without warning.
- Petrol is a highly volatile liquid.
- Nail varnish remover is volatile, so keep the lid on tightly.
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What is "volatile" in Chinese?
"volatile" in Chinese is 不稳定, 一触即发. volatile means: Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
How do you pronounce 不稳定?
"volatile" in Chinese is 不稳定, pronounced "bù wěn dìng".
How do you use "volatile" in a sentence?
Example: "Stock prices were extremely volatile after the announcement." In Chinese, "volatile" is 不稳定, 一触即发.
Are there other ways to say "volatile" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "volatile": 不稳定, 一触即发.
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