变形 (biàn xíng) — to change shape; to become deformed; to morph
Definition
变形 stresses a physical shape change — things deforming, morphing, or contorting (often involuntary, like metal under heat). 转变 is more abstract ('shift, transform' of ideas/situations); 变换 is alternating form, method, or position.
verb
to change shapeto become deformedto morph
Examples
- 变形。Zhè ge jīn shǔ zài gāo wēn xià róng yì biàn xíng.This metal easily deforms under high heat.
- 变形。Jī qì rén kě yǐ biàn xíng chéng gè zhǒng xíng zhuàng.The robot can transform into various shapes.
- 变形。Tā de liǎn yīn wèi téng tòng ér biàn xíng le.His face contorted from pain.
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