This is the 539th most frequent Korean word.
변이
"변이" means "mutation" or "variation."
In this sentence, 변이 refers to mutations in a biological context, specifically variations in a virus's structure or genetics.
이 바이러스는 여러 변이를 가지고 있습니다.
This virus has multiple mutations.
Here, 변이 denotes variations or changes within cultural practices or norms.
문화 변이는 시간이 지남에 따라 발생할 수 있습니다.
Cultural variations can occur over time.
In this context, 변이 is used to describe variation or divergence in language, like dialectical differences.