改 (gǎi) — to change, to alter; to correct (mistakes, homework, etc.)
Definition
改 is a basic, everyday verb covering both 'to change/alter' and 'to correct' (homework, mistakes). 改变 is a more formal synonym for 'change'; 更改/改动/变更 are all written-formal alternatives. Negate with 没改, not 不改.
verb
to changeto alterto correct (mistakes, homework, etc.)
Examples
- 改。Lǎo shī zhèng zài gǎi zuò yè.The teacher is correcting homework.
- 改？Nǐ néng bù néng gǎi yí xià zhè ge shí jiān?Can you change this time a little?
- 。Nǐ bì xū gǎi diào zhè ge huài xí guàn.You must get rid of this bad habit.
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