Definition
改变 (gǎi biàn) is a general verb meaning 'to change' — it can be used for both transitive changes (changing something) and intransitive changes (something changes). It is broader than 改 (gǎi), which specifically means 'to correct, revise, or fix' (e.g., 改作业 correct homework). 改变 is also more common in everyday speech than formal synonyms like 转变 or 更改.
verb
to changeto alterto transform
Easily confused
- 改编gǎi biānsound-aliketo adapt (a literary work, script, etc.)
Examples
- 改变，。Tā gǎi biàn le fàxíng, kàn qǐlái bù yíyàng le.He changed his hairstyle; he looks different.
- 改变。Zhège chéngshì zhèxiē nián gǎi biàn le hěn duō.This city has changed a lot over the years.
- 改变。Wǒ xiǎng gǎi biàn yíxià gōngzuò jìhuà.I want to change the work plan a bit.
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