change; alter; transform
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to change; to undergo significant difference
Often used intransitively to indicate a state change or transformation that occurs naturally or as a result of circumstances.
Shān山
qū区
miàn面
mào貌
dà大
yǒu有
gǎi改
biàn变
。
The appearance of the mountain areas has changed greatly.
Suí随
zhe着
zhèng政
zhì治
、
jīng经
jì济
guān关
xì系
de的
gǎi改
biàn变
，
rén人
hé和
rén人
de的
guān关
xì系
yě也
gǎi改
biàn变
le了
。
As political and economic relations change, relationships between people also change.
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Zhè这
jǐ几
nián年
jiā家
xiāng乡
de的
gǎi改
biàn变
tài太
dà大
le了
。
The changes in my hometown over the past few years have been tremendous.
verb
to alter; to change; to modify
Transitive use indicating an intentional act of making something different. Often used with plans, styles, attitudes, or strategies.
Wǒ我
xiǎng想
gǎi改
biàn变
yī一
xià下
fáng房
jiān间
de的
yán颜
sè色
。
I want to change the color of the room.
Tā他
tū突
rán然
gǎi改
biàn变
le了
zhǔ主
yi意
。
He suddenly changed his mind.
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Gōng公
sī司
jué决
dìng定
gǎi改
biàn变
zhàn战
lüè略
fāng方
xiàng向
。
The company decided to change its strategic direction.
Qǐng请
gǎi改
biàn变
nǐ你
shuō说
huà话
de的
tài态
du度
。
Please change your attitude when speaking.