tăng giảm
Definition
- Verb (transitive/intransitive):
- To increase and decrease; to fluctuate: Refers to the action of rising and falling, often describing changes in quantity, level, or intensity. It can indicate both upward and downward movement considered together or as alternatives.
- To adjust (by increasing or decreasing): To modify a level, amount, or setting by either raising or lowering it.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Giá cổ phiếu liên tục tăng giảm. (Stock prices constantly fluctuate.)
- Anh ấy biết cách tăng giảm âm lượng. (He knows how to adjust the volume.)
- Tỷ lệ lãi suất có thể tăng giảm theo quyết định của ngân hàng. (Interest rates may increase or decrease according to the bank's decision.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal, technical, or analytical contexts (economics, data science, engineering) to describe variable trends or parameters that are not stable.
- Biểu đồ thể hiện sự tăng giảm của nhiệt độ trong ngày. (The chart shows the fluctuation of temperature throughout the day.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tăng (v): to increase, to raise.
- Giảm (v): to decrease, to reduce.
- Dao động (v): to oscillate, to vary (often used similarly but can imply regular back-and-forth movement).
Synonyms
- Fluctuate: To change irregularly in number or amount.
- Vary: To change or be different.
- Adjust: To change something slightly to achieve the desired result.
Related Phrases
- Sự tăng giảm (n): The increase and decrease; fluctuation.
- Sự tăng giảm dân số được theo dõi chặt chẽ. (The fluctuation in population is closely monitored.)