变化 (biàn huà) — (intransitive verb) to change, to vary; (noun) change, variation
Definition
Both a verb and a noun meaning 'change' — commonly used for natural, gradual shifts (seasons, weather, life). More neutral and everyday than 改变, which implies deliberate transformation.
verb
(intransitive verb) to changeto vary
noun
changevariation
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 变化。Wǒ de shēng huó biàn huà le hěn duō.My life has changed a lot.
- 变化。Zhè ge chéng shì yǒu le hěn dà de biàn huà.This city has seen big changes.
- 变化。Tiān qì biàn huà dé hěn kuài.The weather changes quickly.
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