变
change; become; emergency
Meanings
9 senses · 37 examplesverb
to change; to differ from original
Describes a shift from the original state or condition.
The recent weather has changed a lot.
The situation has changed, so we need to adjust our plan.
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This shirt changed shape after being washed.
His personality seems to have changed quite a bit.
The appearance of the city changes every year.
verb
to become; to turn into
Used to indicate a transformation from one state to another.
The desert has turned into fertile farmland.
The underperforming student has become a top performer in the class.
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Water turns into ice below zero degrees Celsius.
A caterpillar has turned into a beautiful butterfly.
That small fishing village has become a bustling port city.
verb
to change; to transform
formalUsed when someone or something causes a change to another thing.
We should turn waste into treasure by recycling garbage.
The power of technology can turn an agricultural country into an industrial one.
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The teacher's encouragement transformed him completely.
We should use education to change backward concepts.
New technologies can turn disadvantages into advantages.
adjective
changeable; altered
technicalUsed as a modifier for nouns referring to variable states or concepts.
There are many variables to calculate in mathematics.
We need to adjust our strategy based on dynamic states of change.
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An allergic reaction is an abnormal immune response.
This model takes all variable factors into account.
Abnormal psychology studies abnormal mental states.
verb
to sell off assets
formalSpecifically refers to selling property or belongings to obtain cash.
He had to sell off his family property to pay off debts.
Many families sold their assets to survive during the war.
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He moved to a smaller house after selling off his assets.
This company was forced to sell assets to repay debts.
He sold his assets to raise enough money for the surgery.
verb
to be flexible; to adapt
formalRefers to adjusting methods or rules to fit a specific situation.
You should be flexible when doing things and not be too rigid.
We can adjust the rules to let new students join the activity.
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He is good at adapting and always finds ways to solve problems.
We can make adjustments under special circumstances.
Traditional concepts should also learn to adapt to the new era.
noun
sudden major change; emergency
Refers to unexpected, impactful events or crises.
This incident changed the relationship between the two countries.
The sudden emergency caught everyone off guard.
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Emergencies occurred frequently during the war.
The police are investigating this sudden incident.
We should stay calm when facing emergencies.
noun
bianwen (traditional storytelling)
archaicA specific literary form from Tang Dynasty Chinese storytelling, often referring to sutra transformation tales. Rare in modern usage.
Mulian Bian is a classic piece among Dunhuang transformation tales.
noun
surname Bian
Used as a family name.
Mr. Bian is the Chinese teacher at our school.