Definition
革新 (gé xīn) means 'to innovate, to reform' — it focuses on replacing the old with the new, often in technology or methods. Unlike 创新 (chuàng xīn), which emphasizes creating something brand-new, and 改革 (gǎi gé), which refers to systemic reform (e.g., political, economic). 革新 can be used for both incremental and radical change, but not as extreme as 革命 (revolution).
verb
to innovateto reform
Examples
- 革新。Gōngsī xūyào bùduàn gé xīn cái néng bǎochí jìngzhēnglì.Companies need to constantly innovate to stay competitive.
- 革新。Tāmen zhèngzài gé xīn chuántǒng de jiàoxué fāngfǎ.They are innovating traditional teaching methods.
- 革新。Zhè xiàng xīn jìshù gé xīn le zhěnggè hángyè.This new technology has revolutionized the entire industry.
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