Definition
转变 (zhuǎn biàn) means 'to change, to transform', emphasizing a shift in direction, opinion, or state (e.g., life changes, career direction). It is more specific than the general 改变 (gǎi biàn), which covers any alteration. Unlike 转换 (zhuǎn huàn) 'to convert' (form/function) or 转化 (zhuǎn huà) 'to transform' (scientific), 转变 focuses on a turn or transition.
verb
to changeto transform
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 转变。Tā de shēnghuó zhuǎn biàn le hěn duō.His life has changed a lot.
- 转变。Zhège jìhuà xūyào wánquán zhuǎn biàn.This plan needs to be completely changed.
- 转变。Tā juédìng zhuǎn biàn zìjǐ de zhíyè fāngxiàng.He decided to change his career direction.
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