化作 (huā) — to transform into, to become
Definition
A literary verb meaning 'to transform into / become', used mainly in writing for abstract or poetic changes (e.g. anger into strength). Compare with 变成, the everyday neutral 'to turn into'.
verb
to transform intoto become
Examples
- 化作。Tā huā le yì zhī hú dié.He transformed into a butterfly.
- 化作，。Yǔ shuǐ huā hé liú, liú xiàng dà hǎi.Rainwater turns into rivers and flows to the sea.
- 化作。Tā de fèn nù huā le yì gǔ lì liàng.His anger turned into a surge of strength.
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