更
change; experience; watch (night)
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesverb
to change; to alter; to replace
neutralUsed for modifying, replacing, or renewing things, people, or situations.
We need to change our backward production methods.
This company has replaced its CEO.
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She moved to another city after changing her name and surname.
We should get rid of the old and bring in the new to improve work efficiency.
You need to switch to thicker clothes when the seasons change.
verb
to experience; to go through
literaryFormal literary usage, mostly used in fixed phrases like "少不更事".
He was young and inexperienced, and did not understand social norms.
After years of life experience, he has become mature and steady.
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This disaster taught him a great deal about life.
noun
watch (night time unit)
archaicTraditional Chinese timekeeping term, now only used in fixed phrases or classical contexts.
In ancient times, people would beat drums to announce the time at each watch.
The thief broke into his house in the dead of night.
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The night watchman walked through the streets beating a wooden clapper.