改
change; modify; correct
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
to change; alter; modify
neutralUsed for changing the form, content, state or identity of something/someone.
He changed his tune and said he had remembered wrong just now.
The twins changed their names to avoid being mixed up.
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After the dynastic change, the social system underwent fundamental changes.
In just five years, this small town has completely changed its appearance.
We plan to change our itinerary and depart one day earlier.
verb
to revise; edit; amend
neutralMost commonly used for adjusting written works, physical objects or plans to make them better or more accurate.
The teacher asked me to revise my composition before handing it in.
This door is the wrong size; we need to trim it down a bit.
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He revised his speech three times before he was satisfied.
The designer is revising the pattern of this dress.
Please help me adjust the problem-solving steps for this math question.
verb
to correct; put right; amend
neutralSpecifically refers to fixing mistakes, bad habits or improper behaviors.
He is determined to turn over a new leaf and stop doing illegal things.
Everyone makes mistakes; the important thing is to correct them in time.
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The teacher helped me correct the mistakes in my pronunciation.
He got rid of his bad habit of staying up late and became healthier.
The company is correcting the loopholes in its management.
noun
Gai (surname)
neutralA relatively common Chinese surname.
Teacher Gai is our Chinese language teacher.
I know a friend whose surname is Gai.