改正 (gǎi zhèng) — to correct, to amend
Definition
改正 is to correct an error, mistake, or fault — fixing what is wrong. Sharper and more focused on mistakes than 修改 (broader 'revise'), and milder than 纠正 (more forceful 'rectify').
verb
to correctto amend
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 改正。Tā gǎi zhèng le zì jǐ de cuò wù.He corrected his own mistake.
- 改正。Nǐ yīng gāi gǎi zhèng zhè ge quē diǎn.You should correct this shortcoming.
- 改正。Zhè ge wèn tí kě yǐ gǎi zhèng guò lái.This problem can be corrected.
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