Definition
更改 (gēnggǎi) is a formal verb meaning 'to change, to alter', used for documents, settings, passwords, etc. It is more formal than 改变 (gǎibiàn) and 改 (gǎi), which are everyday words; 修改 (xiūgǎi) specifically means 'to revise or amend' (e.g., text, plans). 更改 often appears in official or technical contexts.
verb
to alterto change (formal)
Examples
- 更改。Wǒ xūyào duì zhè fèn hétong jìnxíng gēng gǎi.I need to make changes to this contract.
- 更改。Xìtǒng shèzhì yǐjīng gēng gǎi guò le.The system settings have already been changed.
- 更改，。Qǐng gēng gǎi nǐ de mìmǎ, quèbǎo ānquán.Please change your password to ensure security.
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