涂改 (tú gǎi) — to alter (by erasing or covering up changes on a document, record, etc.)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to alter a document or record by erasing or covering up the original. Implies falsification, often in legal, official, or academic contexts (contracts, exam scores, checks).
verb
to alter (by erasing or covering up changes on a document, record, etc.)
Examples
- 涂改，。Zhè zhāng hé tong bèi bié rén tú gǎi guò, yǐ jīng wú xiào le.This contract has been altered by someone else and is no longer valid.
- 涂改。Tā yīn wèi tú gǎi kǎo shì chéng jì bèi xué xiào kāi chú le.He was expelled from school for altering exam scores.
- 涂改，。Zhī piào shàng de jīn é bèi tú gǎi le, yín háng jù jué duì fù.The amount on the check was altered, so the bank refused to cash it.
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