Definition
涂改 means to alter written content, typically by erasing, covering, or crossing out the original and writing over it. It often has a negative connotation of unauthorized or fraudulent alteration, such as changing a grade, a document, or a signature. You can use it in legal or administrative contexts (e.g., 涂改文件 'to alter documents').
v.
to alter (by erasing or covering up changes on a document, record, etc.)
Examples
- 涂改，。Zhè zhāng hétóng bèi biérén tú gǎi guo, yǐjīng wúxiào le.This contract has been altered by someone else and is no longer valid.
- 涂改。Tā yīnwèi tú gǎi kǎoshì chéngjì bèi xuéxiào kāichú le.He was expelled from school for altering exam scores.
- 涂改，。Zhīpiào shàng de jīné bèi tú gǎi le, yínháng jùjué duìfù.The amount on the check was altered, so the bank refused to cash it.
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