Definition
换挡 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to shift gears' in a vehicle. It's used literally for manual or automatic transmissions. You can split it to insert a measure word or duration, e.g., 换一次挡 ('shift gears once'). It's also used metaphorically in business or life to mean 'change pace' or 'switch strategy'.
v.o.
to shift gears (in a vehicle)(figurative) to change pace or switch strategy
Examples
- 换挡。Kāichē de shíhou yào jìde jíshí huàn dǎng.When driving, remember to shift gears in time.
- ，。Tā huàn le yí cì dǎng, chē jiù píngwěn duō le.After he shifted gears once, the car became much smoother.
- 换挡，。Gōngsī xūyào huàn dǎng, cáinéng shìyìng xīn shìchǎng.The company needs to change gears to adapt to the new market.
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