Definition
变更 is a formal verb meaning 'to change, alter' — it is used for official changes to documents, regulations, plans, or personnel assignments. It is more formal and specific than the everyday 改变 (gǎi biàn), and more administrative than 修改 (xiū gǎi) which implies revising content.
verb
to changeto modifyto alter
Examples
- 变更。Gōngsī de guīzhāng zhìdù zuìjìn yǒule yìxiē biàn gēng.There have been some changes to the company's rules and regulations recently.
- 变更。Wǒmen xūyào biàn gēng yíxià yuánlái de jìhuà.We need to modify the original plan.
- 变更。Zhè cì rénshì biàn gēng ràng hěnduō rén gǎndào yìwài.This personnel change surprised many people.
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