变换 (biàn huàn) — to change, to transform (form, position, method, etc.); to alternate, to vary, to switch between options
Definition
变换 (biàn huàn) is a transitive verb meaning to deliberately switch or alter form, method, or position — often between options. Closer to 转换 ('convert, switch states'), more active/deliberate than the intransitive 变化 ('change by itself').
verb
to changeto transform (form, position, method, etc.)to alternateto varyto switch between options
Examples
- 变换。Tā xǐ huan biàn huàn bù tóng de gōng zuò fāng fǎ.He likes to vary the way he works.
- 变换。Zhè ge tú àn kě yǐ biàn huàn yán sè hé dà xiǎo.This pattern can change in color and size.
- 变换。Wǒ men xū yào biàn huàn yí xià jìn gōng cè lüè.We need to switch up our attack strategy.
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