改行 (gǎi háng) — to change one's occupation, to switch careers
Definition
改行 means to switch to a different career or profession entirely. Unlike 换工作 (changing jobs in the same field), this implies a real change of occupation.
verb
to change one's occupationto switch careers
Examples
- 改行，。Wǒ gǎi háng le, xiàn zài zuò yī shēng.I changed my occupation and now work as a doctor.
- ，。Tā gǎi guò liǎng huí xíng, dōu bù chéng gōng.He has changed occupations twice, both times unsuccessfully.
- 改行？Nǐ dǎ suàn gǎi háng zuò shén me?What do you plan to switch to?
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